Is there anything more impressive (or loved by all) than a gorgeous cheesecake? Whether you serve up something simple like a New York-Style cheesecake straight from the springform pan, swirl it with chocolate or top it off with a layer of fruit compote, there’s no beating a rich, creamy slice of cheesecake—even on Turkey Day! So, no matter what you’re planning to include in your Thanksgiving dessert spread, we recommend letting this classic dessert take center stage—particularly one of these versions that features special add-ins and plenty of fall flavors. You can’t go wrong with anything in this roundup but this version, topped with a gooey pecan topping is a must. It’s reminiscent of another Thanksgiving favorite: pecan pie. Best of all, you can make it in advance. Bake the cheesecake, wrap it and refrigerate it for up to two days. Do the same with the caramel sauce. When you’re ready to top the cake, reheat the sauce and let gravity do its thing: Mound the sauce in the center, then let it naturally ooze to the edge.

A classic pumpkin cheesecake should be creamy, perfectly spiced and totally smooth on top. While baking a cheesecake in a water bath may seem like a pesky extra step, it keeps the cheesecake luscious and crack-free.

Gingersnaps fit perfectly into the bottom of muffin cups so they make a great mini pie crust for these tiny treats. A little bit of gelatin helps the pumpkin-cream cheese filling set without making it hard or rubbery.

These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars layer creamy cheesecake between two flaky pastry sheets, then top it off with a buttery, cinnamon‑sugar crust—your dessert table gets a playful twist on classic flavors.

Cheese lovers rejoice, we have created the cheesecake of your dreams by adding nutty and tangy cheddar cheese to the batter (and crust!!) making this dessert super creamy and luscious. The crust is salty-sweet made from butter crackers and spiked with sugar that bakes up and forms a super crisp plate to hold the decadent cake on top. It’s garnished with a caramel sauce jazzed up with store-bought apple butter. We use brown sugar to make the caramel which speeds up the process and eliminates the need to cook the sugar until golden brown.

Oranges are readily available year-round which makes them the perfect flavor to feature in this decadent cheesecake. Paired with mild ricotta and rich dark chocolate, they make for an unforgettable holiday dessert.

This Big Apple Crumb Cheesecake blends rich, creamy cheesecake with spiced apple pie filling and a buttery streusel topping—perfect for bringing cozy fall flavors to your Thanksgiving spread.

Use whole vanilla wafer cookies as the crust for these little cheesecakes topped with crystallized ginger and you'll have a Thanksgivng-worthy dessert that's ready with almost no work at all.