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Home » Dessert Recipes » Best Homemade Cheesecake Filling

Best Homemade Cheesecake Filling

Published: Jun 22, 2020 · Modified: Mar 23, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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collage with a bowl of the ingredients and finished cheesecake topped with strawberry sauce.
close up of a slice of cheesecake topped with strawberry sauce and whipped cream.

A homemade Cheesecake filling is so much easier to make than you might imagine. If you need an amazing dessert that is easy to make or are craving a rich slice of cheesecake this is the recipe for you.

a slice of homemade cheesecake on a plate with strawberry topping and whipped cream.

This cheesecake filling will make a 9 inch baked cheesecake that is thick, rich and creamy.

My best homemade cheesecake filling can be used to make all kinds of cheesecake recipes.

You can even make cheesecake filled cupcakes like these Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes (recipe coming soon)

It is my go-to baked cheesecake filling that tastes so good you will be amazed that you only need 5 simple ingredients to make it.

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If you are looking for a no-bake cheesecake recipe I have a few of those also. You can find a link below.

A bake cheesecake filling like this is made a little differently than a no-baked cheesecake filling.

To make a thick and dense cheesecake that has a rich creamy texture similar to a New York cheesecake you must bake it because the filling is made with an egg.

The egg in the cheesecake filling is what gives this cheesecake a rich and dense texture much like a New York style cheesecake.

I love making cheesecake filled desserts. You'll find quite a few of them already on Flour On My Face.

After I made this Cheesecake Filling Recipe for about the 50th time I decided I should really let you in on my secret.

This is the Best Homemade Cheesecake Filling you will ever make. It is easy to make and only has a few ingredients. It is my go-to cheesecake filling recipe.

This filling is perfect for almost any recipe that calls for a baked cheesecake filling.

You can use it to make a baked cheesecake. Or use it to fill some layered dessert bar recipes, one of my favorite way to use it.

Equipment needed

  • large mixing bowl
  • handheld mixer or stand mixer
  • silicone spatula
  • measuring spoons

Prep

  • Soften the cream cheese and the butter on the counter.
  • Make a 9 inch graham cracker crust or use a store bought crust instead.

Ways to use this baked cheesecake filling

  • To make a 9-inch cheesecake as I have done today
  • Make cheesecake filled Cresent bars
  • Use this cheesecake filling to fill the center of cupcakes like Lemon Cheesecake Cupcakes.
  • Make Banana Bread Cheesecake Bars
  • Use it as a filling for a coffee cake
  • Use it to fill Cheesecake Brownies
  • Bake it in a mason jar for individual desserts.

Cheesecake Recipes

For a list of all of my cheesecake recipes check out my Cheesecake Recipes page.

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Ingredients

Beating the cheesecake ingredients together in a mixing bowl
beating the ingredients together
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used my homemade vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 9-inch graham cracker crust if making a cheesecake

Directions

9 inch homemade cheesecake in a graham cracker crust before baking
Cheesecake Filling before baking
  1. In a large bowl beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy with a handheld mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Add the softened butter to the bowl and beat for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is completely combined with the cream cheese.
  3. Add the egg and the vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and beat for 3 minutes.
  4. Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar to the bowl and beat on low until combined well. Then beat on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator if using for a cupcake filling or not using immediately. The cheesecake filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before using it.
  6. If making an 8 or 9 inch baked cheesecake immediately spread the cheesecake filling into an unbaked graham cracker crust. Place the cheesecake on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350 F. degree oven.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
  9. Cool to room temp then refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
  10. Top with homemade strawberry topping, whipped cream, or drizzle with a fruit sauce before serving.
  11. Make 8 servings.
nine inch cheesecake in a graham cracker crust after baking
Nine inch cheesecake after baking

Tips

  • It is important that the cream cheese and butter are completely softened.
  • If either the cream cheese or butter is not softened all the way there will be lumps that no amount of beating will completely remove.
  • See some of the ways I use the filling above.
  • Can be baked in an 8-inch, 9-inch, or 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
9 inch cheesecake with strawberry topping
Homemade Cheesecake with a Homemade Strawberry Topping

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Best Homemade Cheesecake Filling

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
This homemade Cheesecake Filling is my go to recipe when I am making a cheesecake. The filling recipe is just enough to make a 9-inch cheesecake, use it to fill cupcakes, or as a cheesecake bar filling. The cheesecake is thick and rich like a New York cheesecake but so much easier to make and only takes a few minutes to make. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy with a handheld mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Add the softened butter to the bowl and beat for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is completely combined with the cream cheese.
  • Add the egg and the vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar to the bowl and beat on low until combined well. Then beat on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator if using for a cupcake filling or not using immediately. The cheesecake filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before using it.
  • If making an 8 or 9 inch baked cheesecake immediately spread the cheesecake filling into an unbaked graham cracker crust. Place the cheesecake on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350 F. degree oven.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Cool to room temp then refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Top with homemade strawberry topping, whipped cream, or drizzle with a fruit sauce before serving.
  • Make 8 servings.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Nutritional values for a baked cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
  • Makes about 2 ¼ cup of cheesecake filling. See the suggested uses above.
  • Leftover cheesecake can be frozen. Wrap the cheesecake in the pie pan tightly with plastic wrap or cover with the lid that came with the Graham cracker crust.
  • Freeze the cheesecake for up to 30 days.
  • Use this filling recipe to make cheesecake in a jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Ann

    July 04, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    Sounds easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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