The 18 Best Cheesecake Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table

Nettie Moore
·4 min read

Fall brings us apples, pumpkins, gourds, squash and the season for baking! Fall is the time for all desserts apple and pumpkin...now let's take them to a higher level with these fall-flavored cheesecakes for Thanksgiving. Here at Parade, we are big fans of cheesecake. How big? Big enough that we would go to Cheesecake Factory to do a ranking of the cheesecake menu. No matter what month it is, we believe cheesecake is the ultimate dessert choice, and for good reason. It's a work of love and patience—waiting for that rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth flavor that tastes like you're biting into a slice of heaven.

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We've gathered 18 of the best fall cheesecakes to serve as part of your Thanksgiving dessert spread. But generally speaking, cheesecake is a great baked good to serve on any a crisp fall day, whenever there's reason to celebrate - big or small.

This list of fall cheesecake recipes for Thanksgiving is creamy, dreamy, and features plenty of quintessential flavors we love and associate with autumn. Feast on recipes like pumpkin cheesecakes, caramel cheesecakes, apple cheesecakes, cheesecake bars, cheesecake-swirled brownies, cheesecake shooters, and much more. Scroll through and slice into all of them!

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Best Fall Cheesecake Recipes for Thanksgiving

<p>Life Love and Sugar</p><p>So amazingly full of butterscotch, this candy-like cheesecake is to die for!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/loaded-butterscotch-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>Miss In The Kitchen</p><p>An incredibly delicious and impressive dessert that is quite easy to make! These mini desserts are perfect for parties, get-togethers and special occasions.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.missinthekitchen.com/caramel-apple-pie-cheesecake-shooters/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Shooters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Shooters</a></strong></p>
<p>The apple pie filling sits on top of a wonderful low-fat cheesecake surrounded by a crunchy, crumbly graham cracker crust.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com/apple-pie-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Apple Pie Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Apple Pie Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>Roxana's Home Baking</p><p>So easy to make and with the right amount of pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin cheesecake bars taste exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie – the best of both worlds!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://atreatsaffair.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Mom! What's for dinner?</p><p>Pumpkin pie meets cheesecake!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://whenfetametolive.com/pumpkin-pie-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake </a></strong></p>

Mom! What's for dinner?

Pumpkin pie meets cheesecake!

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

<p>Chocolatetess</p><p>Pumpkin and chocolate swirled together in this creamy, luscious cheesecake with a chocolate chip cookie dough crust!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/pumpkin-chocolate-swirl-cheesecake-chocolate-chip-cookie-crust/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin & Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin & Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>A Latte Food</p><p>These rich cheesecake bars start with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, have a cinnamon cheesecake center, and an amazing orange-cranberry topping.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.alattefood.com/cranberry-cinnamon-spiced-cheesecake-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cranberry Cinnamon Spiced Cheesecake Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cranberry Cinnamon Spiced Cheesecake Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>Life Love and Sugar</p><p>Apple spice blondie topped with no-bake caramel cheesecake, finished with cinnamon apples and caramel sauce.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/caramel-apple-blondie-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>The Country Chic Cottage</p><p>A wonderful pumpkin-flavored cheesecake with a crunchy topping that includes walnuts and cinnamon.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/crumb-topped-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crumb Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crumb Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>Just Us Four Blog</p><p>These cheesecake bites have a delicious gingersnap crust made from crushing ginger thins and combining with a little sugar and butter. They add just the right extra hint of spice to this sweet dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.mysuburbankitchen.com/thanksgiving-recipes-pumpkin-cheesecake-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites</a></strong></p>
<p>Two In The Kitchen</p><p>They are the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin and chocolate work amazingly together! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://two-in-the-kitchen.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-brownies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>Jenni Field's Pastry Chef Online</p><p>A simple Oreo crust holds creamy, smooth, luscious Biscoff cheesecake topped with a Biscoff ganache and brown sugar whipped cream.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://pastrychefonline.com/biscoff-cookie-butter-cheesecake-with-biscoff-ganache/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Biscoff Cookie Butter Cheesecake with Biscoff Ganache;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Biscoff Cookie Butter Cheesecake with Biscoff Ganache</a></strong></p>
<p>Wine & Glue</p><p>This pumpkin cheesecake is insanely smooth, pumpkiny, and delicious with a gingersnap crust and a deeply rich and smooth chocolate ganache top! A keeper for sure! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.simplejoy.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-frosted-in-chocolate-ganache/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Cheesecake Frosted In Chocolate Ganache;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Cheesecake Frosted In Chocolate Ganache</a></strong></p>
<p>Flavor the Moments</p><p>These tiny cheesecakes are lightened up pumpkin cheesecakes with an Oreo cookie crust. Top them with whipped cream and crushed Oreos for the perfect fall treat!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://flavorthemoments.com/mini-cookies-n-cream-pumpkin-cheesecakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mini Cookies 'N Cream Pumpkin Cheesecakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mini Cookies 'N Cream Pumpkin Cheesecakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog</p><p>Double layer is always better! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/double-layer-pumpkin-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>Eat It & Say Yum</p><p>Caramel and apples is, obviously, a winning combination. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://eatitandsayyum.com/vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-caramel-and-apples/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Apples and Caramel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Apples and Caramel</a></strong></p>
<p>Just Us Four</p><p>They are so good and make you think you are eating a fall day! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.mysuburbankitchen.com/candy-apple-cheesecake-cookie-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Candy Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Candy Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars</a></strong></p>
<p>The Bitter Side of Sweet</p><p>Single serving cheesecakes, with pecan graham cracker crust full of pumpkin and chocolate chips! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thebittersideofsweet.com/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-cheesecake-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites</a></strong></p>