15 Cheesecake Topping Recipes (2024)

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Need cheesecake topping ideas? Don't miss these Cheesecake Topping Recipes! Learn how to make strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, cherry, pineapple, caramel, sour cream, chocolate, boozy and lemon toppings. Have fun decorating your cheesecake!

We're gathered here today to discuss an important topic. I mean toppings.

Cheesecake toppings.

With life becoming more normal, we'll have plenty of occasions for cheesecake. And we might not want this Fluffy Crustless Cheesecake or this Chocolate Cheesecake to go around naked.

Although, they do look mighty fine.

Anyway...I've taken on the vital task of rounding up a collection of the best cheesecake toppings from my food blogger colleagues, plus Cooking with Mamma C's recipe archives. I've got fruit compotes, caramel sauces, boozy toppings, sour cream spreads — and of course, chocolate and lemon options.

All of them make fabulous cheesecake decorations. And, they're perfect for all your dessert topping needs.

Our cheesecakes will have a tremendous wardrobe! Let's take a peek.

15 Cheesecake Topping Recipes

Berry Toppings for Cheesecake

Berries are wonderful in syrups, compotes and cheesecake sauces. Garnish your cheesecake with one of these delicious options!

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Italian Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon

These strawberries are ready in five minutes, but they'll rock your world! They're a dessert staple in my family and make the best strawberry cheesecake topping!

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BLUEBERRY SYRUP

You only need four ingredients and 10 minutes to make this blueberry topping for cheesecake! It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, for a delicious and healthy option.

You just need blackberries, sugar and water to make this easy blackberry
sauce! It looks beautiful spread over the whole cheesecake, but you also could spoon it over individual portions.

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Quick Raspberry Compote Recipe

Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make this gorgeous compote. You only need three ingredients and 15 minutes for this delicious raspberry cheesecake topping!

Boozy Toppings

A little alcohol in your cheesecake drizzle will bring delicious flavor!

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Amazing Chocolate Liqueur Recipe

Our go-to chocolate topping for cheesecake is relatively easy to make and incredibly satisfying. You'll need to let the chocolate mixture chill overnight, so start the evening before you want to serve it. Enjoy this family recipe from Italy!

You just need strawberries, Pinot red wine and sugar to make this flavorful sauce. Impress your guests with little effort!

Caramel Toppings

These caramel cheesecake toppings will make you swoon!

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Caramel Sauce with Vanilla and Bourbon

You don't need a candy thermometer to make this rich caramel sauce. The bourbon is optional, but it's a delicious addition!

If you love chocolate and caramel, you'll enjoy this toffee sauce. It's studded with milk-chocolate toffee bits!

Made with apples, apple cider, warm spices, butter, brown sugar, water and lemon, this decadent sauce marries the flavors of caramel and apple pie! You can leave in bits of the mashed apples or strain them out for a smooth sauce.

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Easy Coconut Caramel Sauce (Gluten-Free)

If you're a coconut lover, you need to try this coconut-caramel sauce! It'll be ready in about 15 minutes.

Fruit Toppings

Dress your cheesecake up with fruit pie fillings or a delicious pineapple topping for cheesecake!

Ditch the canned pie filling and make your own! This easy recipe can be
used with different fruits and tastes better than storebought.

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Easy Vanilla Pineapple Compote

You only need five ingredients and 15 minutes to make this flavorful pineapple compote. Vanilla makes it extra special, and you could add a splash of rum for the adults!

Lemon Topping

Lemon anything is always a crowd pleaser!

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Easy Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

Top your cheesecake with this homemade lemon curd and wait for the oohs and ahhs! It's a match made in heaven.

Cream Toppings

Bring a creamy X-factor to your cheesecake with these toppings!

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Sour Cream Topped Cheesecake (9x13)

This sour cream cheesecake topping is the easiest recipe in the bunch. You
can make it in seconds! Lightly sweetened, it brings a refreshing tang to cheesecakes.

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Macerated Berries and Sour Whipped Cream

Add a little tang to your whipped cream by adding sour cream to it! It goes great with macerated strawberries and is the perfect way to top your cheesecake.

I hope you love these fabulous Cheesecake Topping Recipes! They would be great to make for a cheesecake topping bar, or whenever you want to serve a fancy cheesecake.

Speaking of that, if you need a cheesecake pan, go with a springform (affiliate link) or a 9x13 pan with square corners (affiliate link).

More ways to use dessert toppings

Besides cheesecake, you can use the above recipes with:

  • Dairy-Free Waffles
  • Pancakes with Almond Milk
  • No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
  • Sour Cream Pound Cake (Light)

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Angie

    I used 3 of your topping recipes for my daughter’s 16th birthday Cheesecake bar! It was a huge success and I return to these recipes to find the perfect topping for some mini cheesecakes I am making for a friend. Delicious, fresh and time listed to prepare is right on target. Thank you!

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    • Mamma C

      Hi Angie - A cheesecake bar sounds awesome! I'm so glad you found some great recipes for toppings here.

      Reply

  2. Keti

    Oh wow thanks for sharing. What is the last cake where you have the cream topping please?

    Reply

    • Mamma C

      Hi Keti - That photo is from another blog, but her post says they're scones.

      Reply

  3. Noelle

    We make cheesecake for birthdays instead of regular cake so this will be coming in handy! Thank you

    Reply

    • Mamma C

      Hi Noelle - I love that idea! I'm glad these recipes will come in handy.

      Reply

  4. Shivani Raja

    Thank you so much for this! That vanilla pineapple compote looks INSANE.

    Reply

    • Mamma C

      Hi Shivani - I know, right? Pineapple is my favorite fruit.

      Reply

  5. Kate Hackworthy

    So many awesome toppings! Thanks so much for including my raspberry compote and pineapple compote!

    Reply

    • Mamma C

      Hi Kate - They look so good! I just had to share them.

      Reply

  6. Suzy

    The caramel sauce has to be my favorite I think!

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    • Mamma C

      Hi Suzy - It does look really good!

      Reply

  7. Valentina

    What a fun (and super delicious!) idea for a post. I'm especially drawn to the lemon and cherry, but all of these toppings are calling to me. Lovely.

    Reply

    • Mamma C

      Thanks, Valentina! They're all calling my name too.

      Reply

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15 Cheesecake Topping Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is cheesecake topping made of? ›

Cheesecake Toppings
  1. Any type of canned pie filling. Top options include blueberry, strawberry (who can resist strawberry sauce?), cherry, and raspberry.
  2. Fresh fruit slices. ...
  3. Canned mandarin oranges. ...
  4. Caramel topping. ...
  5. Super easy pecan praline sauce. ...
  6. Chocolate syrup. ...
  7. Chocolate chips. ...
  8. Chocolate shavings.

What to decorate cheesecake with? ›

Stewed, grilled, poached and caramelised fruits make for spicy, warm and sometimes even syrupy toppings. We love peaches (you can find some easy recipes for grilled, fried, poached and pureed stone fruits in our 4 ways to cook peaches recipe). We also love old school stewed apples or caramelised citrus slices too.

What is the top layer of cheesecake made of? ›

The top layer is lightly sweetened sour cream. This cheesecake is very good on its own, or you can serve it with fresh berries or a fruit sauce.

What pairs well with cheesecake? ›

Cheesecake is a versatile dessert that goes well with a variety of topping like fruit sauces, chocolate fudge, pie fillings, fruit curd, and much more! What pairs well with cheesecake? Cheesecake pairs well with fresh fruit salad, hot or cold coffee or tea, or by itself!

What does Costco put on top of their cheesecake? ›

It features a graham cracker crust, a sour cream layer, a rich cheesecake filling, and a cherry topping, all of which is surrounded by white buttercream. Best of all, since this is Costco we're talking about, this new cheesecake offering is almost six pounds. And the price is a very reasonable $22.99.

How do you make cheesecake topping thicker? ›

Increase the Amount of Cream Cheese: Adding more cream cheese to the filling can help thicken it. This will also enhance the richness and flavor of the cheesecake. Add Sour Cream: Incorporating sour cream into the filling can add thickness and tanginess. It also helps create a smooth and creamy texture.

How do you decorate the top of a cheesecake? ›

Fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, whipped cream, and caramel sauce are all popular options for decoration for cheesecakes. You can also get creative with your toppings by using crushed cookies, nuts, or even edible flowers.

What is on top of cheesecake Factory cheesecake? ›

The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 40 Years! Low Carb, No Sugar Added and Gluten Free Cheesecake – Too Good to be True!

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

16 Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cheesecake
  1. Working with cold ingredients. Hobo_018/Getty Images. ...
  2. Using whipped cream cheese. ...
  3. Using low-fat cream cheese. ...
  4. Undermixing your cheesecake. ...
  5. Not diversifying your cheeses. ...
  6. Not being careful with your eggs. ...
  7. Only making plain cheesecake. ...
  8. Baking in anything but a springform pan.
May 29, 2023

What are 3 styles of cheesecake? ›

Traditional, Basque, New York, Vegan, No Bake – There are so many different types of cheesecakes, each with their own unique set of ingredients and methods, but what exactly makes them different?

What's the difference between New York style cheesecake and regular cheesecake? ›

Regular cheesecake relies on heavy cream and sour cream to thin the batter and create a silkier, creamier texture. New York cheesecake is heavy on the cream cheese which is why it's so dense and rich. Extra cream cheese isn't the only thing that makes New York cheesecake so special.

What makes New York style cheesecake different? ›

When it comes to New York style cheesecake, heavy cream or sour cream is added to the mixture to create a denser, smoother, and creamier cheesecake. A springform pan allows for even baking and a high temperature creates a nice, attractive golden brown crust.

How do you jazz up store bought cheesecake? ›

There are so many topping options out there. Oreos, Stella Doro cookies, M&M's, twizzlers, chocolate truffles- the options are endless! Using store-bought caramel, or even pie filling as a simple topping can also elevate your cake, and would be a real game changer.

What are the best flavors for cheesecake? ›

Here are ten of the very best cheesecakes you can find:
  • New York-Style Cheesecake. ...
  • Chocolate Cheesecake. ...
  • White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake. ...
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. ...
  • Strawberry Cheesecake. ...
  • Key Lime Cheesecake. ...
  • Banana Cream Cheesecake. ...
  • No-Bake Cheesecake.
Apr 14, 2023

What makes cheesecake taste so good? ›

The major component of this dessert's delicious flavour is undoubtedly high-quality cream cheese. After that, you add sugar, full cream, or sour cream. For a baked variant, some recipes ask for eggs and flour, while those for unbaked cheesecakes call for gelatin or its plant-based equivalent (agar-agar).

What is on top of Cheesecake Factory cheesecake? ›

The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 40 Years! Low Carb, No Sugar Added and Gluten Free Cheesecake – Too Good to be True!

What is New York cheesecake crust made of? ›

Here are the steps to make a classic New York style crust for a cheesecake:
  1. Combine 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Jan 15, 2023

What toppings to cover cracked cheesecake? ›

If you like fruit, use a can of pie filling (blueberry, strawberry or lemon work well). If you like chocolate, make dark chocolate ganache and give your cheesecake a thick layer on top. Make stabilized whipped cream and pipe a pretty pattern of whipped cream on top (also on top of the pie filling or ganache).

What's the difference between cream cheese and cheesecake? ›

Cream cheese is a type of spreadable cheese used to make cheesecake. Cheesecake is a creamy dessert with a biscuit crust, creamy filling made with cream cheese and other ingredients and topped with your favourite topping like compote, nutella or caramel.

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