Ah! You want a recipe for a Cheesecake Factory–style cheesecake from their Grand Selection. I can give you a copycat version that mimics the flavors at home. Let’s start with the classic creamy cheesecake base, then we can do flavor variations like White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Chocolate Mousse, and Strawberry Topped.
🍰 Cheesecake Factory–Style Cheesecake (Base Recipe)
Ingredients (for 9-inch cheesecake, 8–10 servings)
Crust:
- 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in sour cream and heavy cream.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Smooth the top.
- Bake: 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door cracked for 1 hour.
- Cool: Remove, chill 4 hours or overnight.
🍓 Flavor Variations
1. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
- Melt 4 oz white chocolate and swirl into batter before baking.
- Add ½ cup raspberry puree on top in a swirl pattern.
2. Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
- Fold 4 oz melted semi-sweet chocolate into batter.
- After baking, top with chocolate ganache or mousse layer.
3. Strawberry-Topped Cheesecake
- Top chilled cheesecake with glazed strawberries or fresh strawberry slices.
4. Snickers® or Candy Bar Cheesecake
- Fold chopped Snickers, Milky Way, or your favorite candy bar into batter.
- Optional: drizzle caramel or chocolate sauce on top.
Tips for a Cheesecake Factory Feel
- Use full-fat cream cheese for rich, creamy texture.
- Bake in a water bath (place pan in larger pan with hot water) to avoid cracks.
- Chill thoroughly—these cheesecakes taste best after overnight refrigeration.
If you want, I can make a full “Grand Selection” copycat recipe guide—with instructions for all four signature flavors in one batch, just like the Cheesecake Factory Grand Selection sampler.
Do you want me to do that?
