When cheese and cake unite to make a dessert, you know it makes heavenly sense. From New York-style baked cheesecakes to gelatine-set fridge creations, the cheesecake takes many guises. Fruit sauces and toppings complement soft cheese beautifully while flowery flavours such as lavender can add a delicate touch. Chocoholics will also find their fix here, with smooth milk or dark chocolate toppings adding an extra level of naughtiness. Once you’ve mastered the basic version of any of these recipes, try varying the type of fruit used or even the cheese – goat’s cheese can add a surprisingly pleasant tang to your favourite cheesecake.
For a rich and indulgent dessert try Simon Rimmer's creamy cheesecake, topped with marinated blueberries
From James Martin, a cheesecake to die for - studded with bourbon-soaked sultanas and served with wonderfully sticky fried bananas
Frank Bordoni stirs up a sweet sensation with this fabulous lavender infused cheesecake on a delicious almond sponge base
A crunchy biscuit base plus a cherry filling equals a divine dessert in this delightfully easy recipe from Sophie Grigson
Chocolate and cheesecake combined in one dessert? What more could you ask for?!
Try James Martin`s luscious lemony cheesecakes for an easy and elegant answer to a speedy but special dessert
For a real treat, try Simon Rimmer's gloriously indulgent version of a classic French gateau, a must for chocaholics
Rich and indulgent, this delicious no-bake cheesecake by Danny Boome is simple to make and gelatine-free
Mary Berry's luxuriously smooth cheesecake is a real treat. Serve very thin slices as it is very rich - but so delicious!
Sue Lawrence naughty no-cook cheesecake has a smooth cream cheese topping flecked with chewy chunks of fudge, piled on an oaty biscuit base
