Need cheesecake topping ideas? Don't miss these Cheesecake Topping Recipes! Learn how to make strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, cherry, pineapple, caramel, sour cream, chocolate, boozy and lemon toppings. Have fun decorating your cheesecake!
We're gathered here today to discuss an important topic. I mean toppings.
Cheesecake toppings.
With life becoming more normal, we'll have plenty of occasions for cheesecake. And we might not want this Fluffy Crustless Cheesecake or this Chocolate Cheesecake to go around naked.
Although, they do look mighty fine.
Anyway...I've taken on the vital task of rounding up a collection of the best cheesecake toppings from my food blogger colleagues, plus Cooking with Mamma C's recipe archives. I've got fruit compotes, caramel sauces, boozy toppings, sour cream spreads — and of course, chocolate and lemon options.
All of them make fabulous cheesecake decorations. And, they're perfect for all your dessert topping needs.
Our cheesecakes will have a tremendous wardrobe! Let's take a peek.
15 Cheesecake Topping Recipes
Berry Toppings for Cheesecake
Berries are wonderful in syrups, compotes and cheesecake sauces. Garnish your cheesecake with one of these delicious options!
These strawberries are ready in five minutes, but they'll rock your world! They're a dessert staple in my family and make the best strawberry cheesecake topping!
You only need four ingredients and 10 minutes to make this blueberry topping for cheesecake! It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, for a delicious and healthy option.
You just need blackberries, sugar and water to make this easy blackberry
sauce! It looks beautiful spread over the whole cheesecake, but you also could spoon it over individual portions.
Use fresh or frozen raspberries to make this gorgeous compote. You only need three ingredients and 15 minutes for this delicious raspberry cheesecake topping!
Boozy Toppings
A little alcohol in your cheesecake drizzle will bring delicious flavor!
Our go-to chocolate topping for cheesecake is relatively easy to make and incredibly satisfying. You'll need to let the chocolate mixture chill overnight, so start the evening before you want to serve it. Enjoy this family recipe from Italy!
You just need strawberries, Pinot red wine and sugar to make this flavorful sauce. Impress your guests with little effort!
Caramel Toppings
These caramel cheesecake toppings will make you swoon!
You don't need a candy thermometer to make this rich caramel sauce. The bourbon is optional, but it's a delicious addition!
Quick & Easy Toffee Sauce Recipe {PERFECT for Topping Cheesecake & more!}
If you love chocolate and caramel, you'll enjoy this toffee sauce. It's studded with milk-chocolate toffee bits!
Made with apples, apple cider, warm spices, butter, brown sugar, water and lemon, this decadent sauce marries the flavors of caramel and apple pie! You can leave in bits of the mashed apples or strain them out for a smooth sauce.
If you're a coconut lover, you need to try this coconut-caramel sauce! It'll be ready in about 15 minutes.
Fruit Toppings
Dress your cheesecake up with fruit pie fillings or a delicious pineapple topping for cheesecake!
Ditch the canned pie filling and make your own! This easy recipe can be
used with different fruits and tastes better than storebought.
You only need five ingredients and 15 minutes to make this flavorful pineapple compote. Vanilla makes it extra special, and you could add a splash of rum for the adults!
Lemon Topping
Lemon anything is always a crowd pleaser!
Top your cheesecake with this homemade lemon curd and wait for the oohs and ahhs! It's a match made in heaven.
Cream Toppings
Bring a creamy X-factor to your cheesecake with these toppings!
This sour cream cheesecake topping is the easiest recipe in the bunch. You
can make it in seconds! Lightly sweetened, it brings a refreshing tang to cheesecakes.
Add a little tang to your whipped cream by adding sour cream to it! It goes great with macerated strawberries and is the perfect way to top your cheesecake.
I hope you love these fabulous Cheesecake Topping Recipes! They would be great to make for a cheesecake topping bar, or whenever you want to serve a fancy cheesecake.
Speaking of that, if you need a cheesecake pan, go with a springform (affiliate link) or a 9x13 pan with square corners (affiliate link).
More ways to use dessert toppings
Besides cheesecake, you can use the above recipes with:
- Homemade Waffles
- The Best Homemade Pancakes
- No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Sour Cream Pound Cake (Light)
Enjoy!
Angie
I used 3 of your topping recipes for my daughter’s 16th birthday Cheesecake bar! It was a huge success and I return to these recipes to find the perfect topping for some mini cheesecakes I am making for a friend. Delicious, fresh and time listed to prepare is right on target. Thank you!
Mamma C
Hi Angie - A cheesecake bar sounds awesome! I'm so glad you found some great recipes for toppings here.
Keti
Oh wow thanks for sharing. What is the last cake where you have the cream topping please?
Mamma C
Hi Keti - That photo is from another blog, but her post says they're scones.
Noelle
We make cheesecake for birthdays instead of regular cake so this will be coming in handy! Thank you
Mamma C
Hi Noelle - I love that idea! I'm glad these recipes will come in handy.
Shivani Raja
Thank you so much for this! That vanilla pineapple compote looks INSANE.
Mamma C
Hi Shivani - I know, right? Pineapple is my favorite fruit.
Kate Hackworthy
So many awesome toppings! Thanks so much for including my raspberry compote and pineapple compote!
Mamma C
Hi Kate - They look so good! I just had to share them.
Suzy
The caramel sauce has to be my favorite I think!
Mamma C
Hi Suzy - It does look really good!
Valentina
What a fun (and super delicious!) idea for a post. I'm especially drawn to the lemon and cherry, but all of these toppings are calling to me. Lovely.
Mamma C
Thanks, Valentina! They're all calling my name too.