7 cheesecake recipes that'll remind you of Southern baking

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Cheesecake has to be at the top of the list when it comes to Southern desserts. They are usually fast, easy, and have that hint of sweetness we all love. It's perfect for the warmer months when nobody feels like turning on their oven, but really, this dessert can be enjoyed any time of year.
The best part? There are countless ways you can serve up a cheesecake based on your taste preferences. Whether you like your cheesecake plain or prefer a pop of flavor there is the perfect recipe for your taste buds. Check out these tasty options.
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1. No-bake lemon cheesecake (h/t I Heart Recipes)
This amazing recipe only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, this mostly-homemade dessert allows you to simplify things further by buying a pre-made graham cracker crust.
2. Cookies 'n cream cheesecake (h/t Cooking Classy)
This is the type of dessert that you prepare when you really want to treat yourself! It's full of delicious Oreo flavor in the center and topped with the tasty cookie, too!
3. Strawberry cheesecake
Cheesecake is a Southern staple. Creamy, rich, and unctuous – it's a welcome addition to any dessert buffet. In the recipe below, however, the classic recipe gets a bit of a makeover with the addition of strawberries. Get the full recipe here.
4. Cherry cheesecake (h/t Cooking with K)
Don't forget about classic cherry cheesecake! This is the dessert that most of us grew up on and it definitely has earned its place a crowd pleaser.
5. No-bake low-carb banana split cheesecake
Banana splits are a childhood classic, but they're not the most diet-friendly dessert. This low-carb recipe, however, is the perfect compromise.
Bananas tend to be higher in carbs, so only a little bit is used in this dessert, which also features fresh cherries and sweet canned pineapple. Get the full recipe here.
6. Triple chocolate cheesecake (h/t OMG Chocolate Desserts)
Rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake is the perfect way to fix your chocolate craving. This decadent cheesecake is second-to-none and it's scrumptious right down to the last crumb.
7. Blueberry swirl cheesecake (h/t Sally's Baking Addiction)
Don't forget that you can top your cheesecake with more than just cherries! this blueberry swirl cheesecake is the perfect way to use up your blueberries when they are in season.
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