World Cheesecake Day Special: 4 Indulgent Recipes To Satisfy Every Craving

Cheesecake, rich, creamy, and endlessly adaptable remains one of the world’s most beloved desserts. Whether you’re a fan of baked or no-bake versions, dairy or vegan alternatives, there’s a slice out there for everyone. This World Cheesecake Day, treat yourself to a curated collection of four indulgent cheesecakes. From a zesty vegan citrus creation to a classic New York-style favourite, a luscious eggless chocolate version, and a refreshing blueberry-topped delight – each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile and technique. Perfect for any skill level, these recipes also include tips and clever swaps to make dessert more fun, inclusive, and rewarding.

A no-bake, plant-based cheesecake infused with the tang of tangerine, a healthy, fun recipe ideal for the whole family.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 8 hrs or 1 hr in hot water)
• ¼ cup solidified coconut cream (refrigerate 24 hrs)
• ¼ cup whipped cream (dairy-free, optional)
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
• Juice of 1 fresh tangerine
• 1 tbsp icing sugar or sweetener
• 2 tbsp ground digestive biscuits
• 1 tbsp minced dates
• ½ tbsp cornstarch
• Pinch of sea salt
• Zest of 1 tangerine
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method:

Blend biscuit, dates, coconut oil, and salt until crumbly. Press into a springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes.

In a blender, combine soaked cashews and coconut cream until thick. Add whipped cream, tangerine juice, sugar, cornstarch, salt, zest, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

Pour over crust, smooth the top, and freeze until firm.

Thaw for 15 minutes before serving. Optional: Top with poached pears and syrup.

A creamy, oven-baked classic with a buttery biscuit base and a light, smooth texture.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 120 g Marie biscuits
• 60 g melted butter

For the filling:

• 320 g cream cheese
• 147 g fresh cream
• 110 g caster sugar
• 24 g cornflour
• 29 g whole egg (about half an egg)

Method:

Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into a lined cake tin. Chill.

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then cream and cornflour. Mix in egg gently.

Pour over crust. Bake at 150°C for 50 minutes in a water bath.

Cool completely, then chill for a few hours or overnight.

A rich, egg-free chocolate indulgence enhanced with coffee and built on a baked Oreo crust.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1½ cups Oreo crumbs
• 3 tbsp melted butter

For the filling:

• 3 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (mixed)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 180–270 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp instant coffee powder
• 650 g cream cheese
• 100 g sugar
• 28 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 400 g sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare crust and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.

Melt chocolate and cream together. Stir in coffee.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa. Add condensed milk, vanilla, and cornstarch slurry. Mix in melted chocolate.

Pour into crust, use foil-wrapped pan in water bath. Bake for 40 minutes, leave in oven 40 minutes more.

Cool, chill for 6+ hours. Garnish as desired.

A fruity, no-bake delight topped with fresh or stewed blueberries — light, creamy, and perfect for summer.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the filling:

• 680 g cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (thickener)

For topping:

• 1½ cups blueberries (fresh/frozen)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Method:

Mix crust ingredients, press into springform pan, and chill.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.

Add cooled, cooked cornstarch gel. Pour into crust and chill 4–6 hours.

For topping: Cook blueberries, sugar, lemon juice. Add slurry and cook till glossy. Cool.

Spread topping over set cheesecake. Garnish and serve cold.

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