Our Favorite Cheesecake Recipes for Shavuot

It is customary to eat dairy on Shavuot, and many people look forward to enjoying cheesecake. Here is our roundup of the best, most decadent cheesecake recipes. We’ve included fruity cheesecakes, chocolate cheesecakes, cheesecake bites and no-bake cheesecakes, as well as a dairy-free option for the lactose-intolerant.

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup

The tart and tangy flavors of greek yogurt and pomegranate complement the smoothness of this cheesecake from Bon Appetit.

Ferrero Rocher Nutella Cheesecake

This cake from Ang Sarap is pure decadence.

Rainbow Cheesecake

This cheesecake from Bake-a-Boo is almost too pretty to eat!

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars

Two yummy desserts combined into one from The Girl Who Ate Everything.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Cheesecake

Sticky, sweet, rich goodness from Recipe.com.

Lemon-Marscapone Cheesecake

We love tangy lemon bars and we love cheesecake, so we adore these bars from Donna Hay.

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Just like Oreos, it will be impossible for anybody to stop at just one of these treats from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.

Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

These bars from Inside BruCrew Life look so festive and you can customize to any colors.

Polka-Dot Cheesecake

Really, how cool is this cake from The Baker’s Daughter?

Mini Cheesecake Jars

These cute little jars from Martha Stewart would be fun to bring as hostess gifts or give as party favors, or take along on a picnic.

Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake-Filled Strawberries

This idea from A Savory Feast is an easy way to turn a store-bought cheesecake into a gourmet treat!

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Two more great desserts rolled into one from Wicked Good Kitchen.

Cheesecake Cake Balls

All cakes taste better rolled in little balls on a stick, especially these from What Jew Wanna Eat.

Dairy-Free Cheesecake

This cheesecake recipe from The Brady Bite uses dairy-free substitutes for cream cheese, sour cream and butter but has no soy aftertaste. Serve it with a tart fruity sauce.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Swirl Brownie Bites

Mmmm. A classic mix from Domesticate Me.

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ball

OMG. Does it get any better than this dessert take on the cheese ball from Chocolate-Covered Katie? We say no.

For more ideas, see our Pinterest Board for Shavuot Recipes.