Is there anything quite like cheesecake? A great cheesecake recipe can make or break a birthday party or other event, and what you put in the cream cheese pie filling or on top can be extremely important to the dessert. Whether you're making a regular favorite cheesecake recipe, a no-bake cheesecake, cheesecake bars, mini cheesecakes, chocolate cheesecake, or any other variety, here are some yummy cheesecake toppings you should consider.
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1. Fresh Fruit
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Keep it simple! Add fresh fruit like fresh strawberries or make a compote with your food processor, a 1/2 cup sugar, spices like cinnamon, and more to make the dessert even better. You can even add some ice cream on the side.
2. Caramel Sauce
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">If you love caramel, why not add it on top of cheesecake? You could also mix milk chocolate and a caramel topping together in a large bowl and put a spoonful of it on your cheesecake slice for a really delicious experience. Caramel apples also go surprisingly well with cheesecake.
3. Pecans or Walnuts
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Nuts like these taste amazing on top of fresh cheesecake, especially if you've made a sour cream version with a little bit of vanilla extract and brown sugar.
4. Chocolate Chips
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">You've probably got some chocolate chips in your cabinet, right? Keep them at room temperature or melt them down for a great cheesecake topping. Consider regular old chocolate syrup, too, if you don't mind a little cornstarch!
5. Lemon Juice
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">If you don't want to make a whole fruit compote but want a little citrus kick on your cheesecake, just drop on a little bit of lemon juice.
6. Whipped Cream Topping
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Hey, if it's good enough for pie, it's good enough for cheesecake.
7. Powdered Sugar
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">If you just want a little extra sweetness, maybe add some powdered sugar to your cheesecake.
8. Graham Cracker Crumbs
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">You've already got graham cracker and melted butter in the crust of your cheesecake, so why not add graham cracker as a cheesecake topping, too?
9. Candy Bars
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">?Mini candy bars or peanut butter cups would go great on a chocolate cheesecake!
10. Cookies
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">The same can be said for mini or crumbled-up cookies like Oreos. Yum!
