[1] A classic cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Here’s the recipe (photos #1 and #4 © DeLallo).

[2] Decorate a plain cheesecake with berries (photo © Wilton | Facebook).

[3] We have several savory cheesecake recipes below. This photo is a Blue Cheese Cheesecake. Here’s the recipe (photo © Wisconsin Dairy).

[4] Espresso truffle cheesecake. Here’s the recipe.

[5] Pumpkin cheesecake. Here’s the recipe (photo © Chef Marisa Churchill).

[6] Cherry cheesecake with a chocolate glaze. Here’s the recipe (photo © Betty Crocker).

[7] Cheesecake ice cream. Here’s the recipe (photo © Taste Of Home).

[8] Beyond cake pops: cheesecake pops. Bet you can’t eat just one. Here’s the recipe (photo © Pure Cheesecake).

Updated July 2026

July 30th is National (and International) Cheesecake Day, and one of our favorite holidays. We love an excuse to have cheesecake! That’s why we’ve published 80 luscious cheesecake recipes, with more cheesecake recipes to come.

The savory cheesecake recipes are a must-try as a first course, with the salad course, or cut into bites for hors d’oeuvre.

Below:

> Dessert cheesecake recipes.

> Cheesecake bars, pops, and novelties.

> Savory cheesecake recipes.

> The year’s 15 cheesecake holidays.

Elsewhere On The Nibble:

> The history of cheesecake.
 
 
DESSERT CHEESECAKE

 
 
CHEESECAKE BARS, POPS & MORE

 
 
SAVORY CHEESECAKE RECIPES

Savory cheesecakes can be used as an appetizer/first course or served with the salad course.

 
 
THE YEAR’S 15 CHEESECAKE HOLIDAYS

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Before National Blueberry Month ends, our weekend baking projects include this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, sent to us by Fruits From Chile.

What Americans call bars are a type of cookie. Bar cookies, which include such popular varieties as brownies, lemon bars, and oatmeal bars, do have a dense cake-like consistency. So why are they called cookies?

A cookie is defined as a baked sweet made in individual portions that are eaten with the fingers—i.e., finger food. Cake is eaten with a fork.

Can you serve a bar cookie on a plate with a fork?

Yes, and you can also add a scoop of ice cream.

> July 30th is National Cheesecake Day.

> The history of cheesecake.

> The history of lemons.
 
 
THE 10 BASIC TYPES OF COOKIES
There are 10 basic types of cookies:

 
> Here’s more about each of these cookie types.

> More blueberry recipes.

> The history of blueberries, one of the few fruit species native* to North America.

> The history of cheesecake.

> The history of lemons and the different types of lemons.
 
 
RECIPE: LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

 
Ingredients For 24 Bara

 
Preparation

1. MAKE the crust. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.

2. SOFTEN 1/2 cup of the butter and combine it with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until fluffy. Add 2 cups flour, the baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until crumbly.

3. TRANSFER the crumbs to the baking pan and pat to make an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes until the surface is dry but not browned. Meanwhile…

4. MAKE the filling. In the same mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, lemon zest, and juice, and almond extract until fluffy. Beat in the eggs until combined. When the crust has finished baking…

5. SPREAD the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top of the crust and bake for 20 minutes until the cheesecake has set. Meanwhile…

6. MAKE the crumb top layer. Stir together in a medium bowl the brown sugar, the remaining 3/4 cup flour, the cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cut in the remaining 3/4 cup flour, the cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

7. CUT the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the brown sugar mixture. Work the butter into the mixture with a pastry blender or your fingers until uniform crumbs have formed. Stir in the almonds. When the cheesecake layer has baked…

8. SPRINKLE the blueberries and crumb mixture over it and bake for 20 minutes until the crumbs have browned. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate at least 2 hours until the cheesecake is firm. Then cut into 24 bars.
 
 
FOOD TRIVIA

In the U.K., bar cookies are known as “tray bakes.”

[1] Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature (photos #1 and #2 © Fruits From Chile).

[2] Fresh blueberries make this recipe taste its best, but you can also use frozen blueberries.

[3] If you’re lactose intolerant, substitute lactose-free cream cheese from Green Valley (photo © Green Valley Creamery).

[4] Zest combined with juice adds an extra dimension of flavor. If you have extra zest and juice, you can freeze them (photo © Sunkist).

[5] This recipe uses sliced almonds for flavor and texture, but if you can’t have nuts, leave them out (photo © Happy Belly | Amazon).

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[1] Outshine Smoothie Cubes turn into smoothies with no blender required (all photo © Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.).

[2] The Outshine duo: Smoothie Cubes and Fruit Bars (photo © Société des Produits Nestlé S.A).

[3] Outshine Smoothie Cubes, ready to turn into smoothies.

We have a sweet tooth, and when we need something sweet without added sugar, we turn to a piece of fruit, or to Outshine No Sugar Added Fruit Bars* from Nestlé (just 45 calories and 2g sugar).

The ice pops, in raspberry, strawberry, and tangerine, are made with real fruit or fruit juice, and really hit the spot.

Now, the brand known for its wholesome frozen fruit bars has launched a beverage version: Outshine Smoothie Cubes.
 
 
OUTSHINE SMOOTHIE CUBES

OUTSHINE® Smoothie Cubes are the perfect way to enjoy blender-free, real fruit smoothies.

They’re delicious and deliver B vitamins, fiber, and vital proteins collagen peptides.

The Smoothie Cubes are part of a Nestlé initiative to provide convenient, nutritious options for busy people. You can make them to drink at home, at work, and for grab-and-go.

All you need to do is mix with the frozen (or defrosted) liquid of your choice (water, milk, juice, coconut water, iced tea) in a container with a lid/top and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Then shake the container and you have a yummy, refreshing smoothie.

(Editor’s Tip: If it’s cocktail hour, add some fruit liqueur, rum, or white spirit—gin, tequila, or vodka.)

This refreshing snack is currently available in the freezer aisle of select retailers in three flavors:

 
Each serving contains 80 calories, 15 grams or less of total fruit sugar, and zero grams of added sugar. There are no artificial flavors or colors, and no GMO ingredients.

The Smoothie Cubes are available at stores for a suggested retail price of $6.99-$7.49.

> Here’s more information about the Outshine brand.

> National Smoothie Day is June 21st.

> Who invented the smoothie?

 
 
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*They do contain a bit of sorbitol.

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