16 Rich and Creamy Cheesecakes

Three holiday cheesecakes

These three colorful cheesecakes are especially good to serve at the holidays. Cranberry-Chocolate Cheesecake (top) uses cranberries both in the filling and in the sauce.

White Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake (middle) is a variation on the mascarpone cheesecake made at Parkview Gourmet specialty foods in Libertyville, Illinois, with some subtle changes to accommodate the added sweetness of the chocolate and candy cane.

The Very Berry Cheesecake (bottom) comes from the Deadwood Thymes Cafe and Bistro in Deadwood, South Dakota. It uses fresh berries and berry-flavored brandy, plus vodka or orange juice for its flavor.