15 Cheesecake Topping Recipes (2024)

FAQs

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.

You can't go wrong with chocolate: Why not keep things easy with a simple melted chocolate drizzle, dark chocolate ganache (you can find a recipe for that here) or indulgent white chocolate sauce? Alternatively, crumble chocolate cookies over the top, or whip up a light layer of chocolate mousse.

Add Cornstarch or Flour: Mixing a small amount of cornstarch or all-purpose flour into the filling can help thicken it.

By heating jams, jellies, preserves and marmalades over low heat they become a thin glaze to use as toppings. Also don't forget than many of the fresh fruits make great toppers when peeled and sliced or cut in chunks. Listed below are many recipes for cheesecake toppings.

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.

You can tell if a cheesecake is baked by simply using your hands. Use clean hands to gently (emphasis on the gentle!) touch the top of the cheesecake in the center. If the surface is firm, but has a slight give, it's done.

Decorate with whipped cream

The cheesecake is covered with simple, whipped heavy cream (no sugar).

Many recipes say to let the cheesecake sit in the turned-off oven with the door cracked for about an hour, then let it cool completely on the counter. It also needs to spend four hours, or ideally overnight, in the fridge before slicing and eating to ensure the perfect velvety smooth texture.

Making it lighter: If you don't like the thick and heavy cheesecake then I would recommend adding more eggs if you want to keep the classic taste or adding sour cream or heavy whipping cream if you like how those change the taste.

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

Don't overbake your cake.

It may crack if it's too dry. Many people overbake their recipes to “play it safe”. The golden rule is if it no longer trembles in the center, it will set firmly in the refrigerator. Tap the pan on the sides and if the center has firmed up like jello, remove the cake from the oven.

Based on cakes that are between 3 and 6-inches high, a 6-inch round cake will yield 5-11 servings; an 8-inch round will yield12-16 servings; and a 9-inch roundwill produces 12-16 servings.

1 1⁄2 inches is just shy of the width of a table spoon. 12 inch cakes can be very generously served to 40 people with each slice measuring about 1 inch across the back. A standard fork is about one inch wide. Keep in mind that the thinner slice of a 12 inch cake is 6 inches long and 4 or 5 inches tall.

All cheesecakes and specialty cakes come in 10-inch sizes, serving 12 – 15 people.

The crust is usually prepared with a mixture of sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. It isn''t too sweet, but serves as a base to showcase the delicate flavors of the cheesecake itself. As opposed to a traditional crust, many cheesecakes are made with a graham cracker crust.

Once the cheesecake has cooled for approximately 15 minutes, pour the sour cream topping over top. Using a rubber spatula or offset spatula, smooth out the surface.

Your average cheesecake has a graham cracker crust, and those crackers contain wheat. This means a typical store bought cheesecake is not gluten-free. Do not lose hope though! It's very easy to make your own cheesecake at home either with gluten-free graham crackers or finely ground nuts as the crust instead.