Jump to Recipe Cheesecake toppings can transform an ordinary cheesecake into a fun and flavorful dessert that people will remember! You can keep it simple with whipped cream or a drizzle of syrup, or go all out with unique fruit candies or crumbly streusel! You can even use them to dress up plain store bought cheesecake! Best Cheesecake Toppings These cheesecake toppings are the best of the best. If you’re dressing up a homemade cheesecake or improving a store bought one, you can’t go wrong with these sweet additions! This list features a topping for every taste. From fruity to chocolatey, and there may be a few you haven’t tried before!
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Roasted Berries
Blueberry Pie Filling
Blackberry Pie Filling
Raspberry Pie Filling
Pineapple Pie Filling
Apple Pie Filling
Stewed Rhubarb
Cherry Pie Filling
Candied Orange Slices
Candied Lemon Slices
Candied Orange Peel
Candied Lemon Peel
Mixed Peel
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Chocolate Icing
Crumb Topping
Toffee Sauce
Strawberry Coulis
Brown Sugar Streusel Topping
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Microwave Lemon Curd
Pineapple Curd
Apple Curd
Tanghulu
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Roasted Berries These roasted berries are soft, syrupy, and make the perfect topping for cheesecake. The recipe couldn’t be easier, anyone can make them! I use a blend of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries to make the perfect berry topping! Every time I make this dessert sauce, my husband raves about it and says, like Guy Fieri, “I’d eat that on a flip flop!”
Roasted Berries
These sweet oven roasted berries make an exceptional topping for everything from oatmeal, to desserts, to French toast! I take a fresh blend of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries and roast them in the oven until they are soft, syrupy, and sweet like candy!
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- Blueberry Pie Filling Pie filling isn’t just for filling pies- it also makes a fabulous mix-in or topping! It’s sweet, syrupy, and easy to spoon over the top of your cheesecake. There are a few pie fillings on this list, so it comes down to your preferred fruity flavor. In fact, it’s the ideal topping for my no-bake blueberry cheesecake.
Blueberry Pie Filling (Incredibly Easy Homemade Pie Filling!)
My super easy homemade blueberry pie filling is an amazingly tasty and fantastic base recipe to have on hand for making even more incredible desserts! This simple filling is one you’ll want to make all the time!
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- Blackberry Pie Filling Blackberries are a tad more tart than blueberries. However, they make an equally delicious pie filling (or cheesecake topping)! This is a great way to use up fresh blackberries, but frozen will work just fine too!
Blackberry Pie Filling
This blackberry pie filling will surely be your new favorite way to use whole, mashed, fresh, or frozen blackberries! In just 20 minutes, you can make a sweet fruit filling that is delicious in more than just pie! Try it in your cakes, muffins, scones, or any of your favorite baked goods that could use some fruity blackberry flavor!
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- Raspberry Pie Filling Turn fresh or frozen raspberries into a sweet and syrupy cheesecake topping! Bits of whole raspberries add a nice texture that will have you wanting to eat it from the jar. The bright red color adds to the presentation, as well!
Raspberry Pie Filling
Raspberry pie filling is a fruity, rich filling that is perfect for delicious pies, cakes, and other sweet treats! You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this easy recipe. Plus, it tastes better than anything you can get from a can!
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- Pineapple Pie Filling Pineapple has a sweet, bright flavor that makes for a fun and unique cheesecake! This tropical topping is perfect for the summer months and pairs well with a margarita by the pool.
Pineapple Pie Filling
Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can.
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- Apple Pie Filling Apple pie filling is the perfect addition to any cheesecake. It’s especially festive during the fall months and holidays! You can even make it in advance and freeze it until you need it!
Apple Pie Filling
This homemade apple pie filling is just what you need to make the best fruit-filled sweets, treats, and desserts! It can be used right away or frozen and saved for later. With this recipe, making apple pie filling from scratch on the stovetop couldn’t be easier!
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- Stewed Rhubarb It’s crazy how many people are unfamiliar with rhubarb. When cooked down with some sugar it becomes a sweet sauce that is perfect for spooning over a cheesecake. Not to mention, how many people can say they’ve tried a stewed rhubarb cheesecake? Try it and it is sure to become a classic!
Stewed Rhubarb
You may have never heard of stewed rhubarb, but better late than never because this is one sweet sauce that you have to try! It makes the perfect addition to your favorite baked breakfast goods, an easy topping for desserts, a filling for sweet treats- and so much more! Whip up a batch of this easy stewed rhubarb and you’ll want to put it on everything!
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- Cherry Pie Filling Cherry pie filling is a classic New York cheesecake topping. There’s no denying these saucy, sweet cherries are delicious! It comes together in only 20 minutes, and you can save on prep time by using frozen pie cherries!
Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade cherry pie filling is the most delicious way to fill not only pies but any sweet baked goods that could use some cherry flavor! This pie filling comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen pie cherries! Your fruit-filled desserts are about to get a whole lot better!
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- Candied Orange Slices Candied orange slices are a beautiful decoration that happens to be edible! Top your entire cheesecake with them for a fun, citrus treat!
Candied Orange Slices
These candied orange slices are a chewy and sweet treat that is incredibly easy to make and only uses 4 ingredients! The orange slices are simmered in sugar syrup and then dried. You can eat these by themselves, use them as a cake topper, or even add them as a garnish for cocktails!
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- Candied Lemon Slices Candied lemon slices are a unique topping that look as good as they taste. Boiling the lemons dulls the sourness, but you still get all of the citrus flavor!
Candied Lemon Slices
These sweet and chewy candied lemon slices are such an easy treat that can be used in baking, desserts, or as a tasty snack! All you need is 4 simple ingredients and a little time to make these fabulous candied lemons. Just slice, simmer, and dry, that’s all there is to it!
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- Candied Orange Peel Strips of candied orange peel are both sweet and beautiful! Add some orange blossom water to your cheesecake recipe for a sweet and creamy orange blossom cheesecake. Top it off with some candied orange peel and it will be better than any bakery!
Candied Orange Peel
Candied orange peel is an incredibly easy sweet fruity treat that can be used in a number of fun and fabulous ways! The strips of orange peel are simmered in a sugary syrup with a touch of vanilla then sugar-coated and dried. Snack on them as they are, use them to garnish your cocktails, or bake them into your favorite desserts or baked goods!
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- Candied Lemon Peel A lemon cheesecake topped with candied lemon peel just screams summertime! The bright citrus flavor is made even better when mixed into a smooth and creamy cheesecake.
Candied Lemon Peel
My candied lemon peel is a sugary, sweet treat made from lemon peel that has been simmered in a simple syrup and coated with sugar! These little snacks are great for cocktail garnishes, dessert toppers, or just to eat as candy! They’re so good, you’re going to need to make a bunch!
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- Mixed Peel Candied mixed peel is traditionally reserved for fruit cake. However, a sprinkling over the top of a cheesecake is even more tasty! It is a blend of candied orange and lemon peel, so it adds some awesome citrus flavor!
Mixed Peel
My candied mixed peel recipe uses lemon and orange peels to make a sweet and fruity treat that can be used in so many ways! You can use them as dessert toppers, add them to cookies, or make a fruit cake for the holidays! Of course, they make a tasty snack all by themselves, too!
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- Baked Cinnamon Apples If you’re making a spiced cinnamon apple cheesecake, baked cinnamon apples make the perfect topping! Finish it off with a dollop of whipped cream and you’ll be in heaven!
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
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- Chocolate Icing This chocolate icing is not just for donuts! You can drizzle it over your cheesecake or mix it inside. This rich and creamy icing will thicken after allowing it time to set, so it won’t be as messy as it looks!
Chocolate Icing For Donuts
This chocolate icing for donuts is rich, indulgent, and goes perfectly on top of some fresh, homemade baked doughnuts! It is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving. This recipe only requires 2 ingredients, so it can’t get any easier!
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- Crumb Topping A cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping is the perfect way to top off a plain, apple, or spiced cheesecake. Though, I’d argue it would be good on just about any flavor! It only takes about 5 minutes to make and it will totally transform your dessert!
How To Make A Crumb Topping
If you’d like to learn how to make a crumb topping for muffins, bread, cakes, and other desserts, check out my easy recipe! A crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon topping adds a wonderful textural element to baked goods, so knowing how to make a crumb topping comes in handy if you love to whip up desserts and other sweet treats!
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- Toffee Sauce Toffee is one of those things you either love or you hate. If you love it, then this easy toffee sauce is for you! The rich caramel flavor makes a welcome addition to any cheesecake! It’s sweet and sticky, but still thin enough to drizzle.
English Toffee Sauce (Easy 15-Minute Dessert Sauce!)
English toffee sauce is delightfully rich and delicious with a warm, caramelized flavor that tastes fabulous on all your favorite sweets and treats! Making your own homemade toffee sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy and only takes 15 minutes!
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- Strawberry Coulis Strawberry coulis is like a sweet, concentrated strawberry sauce. It is thin enough for drizzling and you can always add whole strawberries for presentation!
Strawberry Coulis
This delicious Strawberry Coulis is an amazingly tasty sauce that makes every dessert so much better! The intense strawberry flavor is irresistible, yet so easy to make, that you’ll be adding it to everything you make - think pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, and so much more!!
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- Brown Sugar Streusel Topping Brown sugar streusel is one of my favorite additions to fall desserts. It’s sweet , crunchy, and full of cinnamon sugar. This topping adds a nice contrast to the rich and velvety cheesecake underneath!
Brown Sugar Streusel Topping
This versatile Brown Sugar Streusel Topping can be used in so many ways and adds an extra tasty flavor and texture to so many delicious desserts! I absolutely love topping just about any muffin variety with this brown sugar and cinnamon streusel for a sweet, crunchy layer.
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- Homemade Blueberry Syrup This sweet blueberry syrup has a hint of lemon that makes it irresistible. Leave in the chunky bits of blueberry for a sauce that is even better than anything you can buy in the store. A drizzle of this will turn even a plain store bought cheesecake into something incredible!
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
My easy homemade blueberry syrup has chunky bits of fresh or frozen blueberry and is so much better than the store-bought version! Whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, crepes, or something else entirely, this homemade blueberry syrup without cornstarch is an amazing topping! Rich in blueberry flavor, perfectly sweet, plus a hint of lemon- delicious!
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- Microwave Lemon Curd If you prefer things quick and easy, try this microwave lemon curd! It only takes 10 minutes and there is very little prep. You can even make it up to 3 weeks in advance to save even more time!
Microwave Lemon Curd
The perfect fix for lemon lovers everywhere! This easy microwave lemon curd is so delightfully lemony that you will find new and creative ways to enjoy it!
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- Pineapple Curd Creamy pineapple curd makes a great cheesecake topping. If you let your cheesecake chill after adding the curd, it makes a fun fruity layer. Add some pineapple bits or slices for an extra tropical cheesecake!
Pineapple Curd
This tangy, tropical flavored Pineapple Curd is an easy to make sweet treat that works wonderfully as a cake or cupcake filling, sweet roll filling, fruit dip and so much more! All you need to make this flavorful fruit curd is eggs, egg yolks, canned pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter!
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- Apple Curd This apple curd has the classic cinnamon apple flavor we all know and love. You can use it in your cheesecake, or spoon it over the top! Add some thinly sliced apple, caramel, or crumb topping for the perfect fall dessert.
Apple Curd
My easy apple curd is delightfully rich, full of flavor from cinnamon and sweet apples, and it’s wonderful in so many desserts! Making a cinnamon apple curd is as simple as mixing a few basic ingredients on the stovetop, though it tastes anything but basic!
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- Tanghulu Tanghulu can turn the most basic cheesecake into an elegant and unique dessert. These candied strawberries have a crunchy coating, but underneath they are still plump and juicy!
Tanghulu Recipe (Candied Strawberries)
Tanghulu, or Chinese candied fruit, is from Northern China. These glossy, candied strawberries are just as wonderful as a sweet dessert treat! Use an assortment of fruit to make an amazing array of colorful candied fruit, berries, citrus, and more!!
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- Stabilized Whipped Cream This list wouldn’t be complete without a final cheesecake classic, whipped cream. Whipped cream is so easy to make at home, anyone can do it! Best of all, you can pair it with any of the other toppings on this list to really take your cheesecake to the next level!
Stabilized Whipped Cream
Homemade stabilized whipped cream turns out beautifully every time and stores for days (refrigerated)!
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What Goes Good With Cheesecakes? Cheesecakes are served with any number of tasty toppings to tailor each cheesecake flavor. Fruit sauces or pie filling recipes are a personal favorite, but the rest of my family will opt for anything with chocolate. Chocolate sauces, caramel sauce, or toffee sauce are popular picks for topping a cheesecake. As are crushed candies, candied fruit, and more. I like to serve a fresh fruit salad with a rich and decadent slice of cheesecake. They complement each other perfectly! What Sauce Goes Best On Top Of Cheesecakes? I’m biased toward a classic fruit topping like cherry sauce (think of any classic New York cheesecake image you’ve seen). Of course, the very best sauces to top cheesecakes with will be a matching flavor that enhances the overall cheesecake. How To Decorate The Top Of Cheesecakes Start with picking a topping that will contrast or enhance the base cheesecake flavor. Some topping ideas can be used to make stunning visuals too - like my tanghulu candied fruit! Pour fruit sauces, chocolate sauce, caramel, or toffee sauce over slices of cheesecake when serving. Top whole cheesecakes with crushed candy, streusel topping, or candied fruit. Do any of these fabulous cheesecake toppings pique your interest? Tell me which ones you’re tempted to try in the comments below!
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Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade cherry pie filling is the most delicious way to fill not only pies but any sweet baked goods that could use some cherry flavor! This pie filling comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen pie cherries! Your fruit-filled desserts are about to get a whole lot better!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 214kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups pie cherries (fresh or frozen)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 6 tablespoon cornstarch▢ 1 large lemon (zested and juiced, or use 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice)▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 2 tablespoon butter
InstructionsCombine all of the ingredients except for the butter in a saucepan (cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest & juice, cinnamon, salt, and butter). Stir to coat.6 cups pie cherries, 1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 large lemon, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch saltHeat the saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, just until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove the pie filling from heat, gently stir in the butter, and then set aside to cool. 2 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedMeasuring Cupsrubber spatulaSaucepan Notes Use a great pie cherry like montmorency, morello, or amarelle. If you can’t find frozen pie cherries (more likely than fresh, unless you’re buying from a grower), you can use canned sour cherries. The pie filling will thicken more as it cools and it will continue to thicken once refrigerated. This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of cherry pie filling, which should be enough for any pie recipe. If you plan to use your cherry pie filling right away in a pie, or to fill other baked goods, allow it to cool down to room temperature first. To store: If not using your pie filling right away, let it cool then transfer it to an airtight jar or container. It will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. To freeze: Place your cooled cherry pie filling in a half-gallon freezer bag and squeeze out the excess air. Lay the bag flat in the freezer for easy storage and use within 6 months.
NutritionCalories: 214kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 28mg (1%) | Potassium: 250mg (7%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 39g (43%) | Vitamin A: 157IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best cherry pie filling recipe, canned cherries cherry pie filling, cheesecake toppings, cherry pie filling, cherry pie filling from scratch, cherry pie filling ingredients, easy cherry pie filling, fresh cherry pie filling, homemade cherry pie filling, what you’ll need to make cherry pie Course Dessert Recipes, Fruit Desserts, Pie RecipesCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Cheesecake toppings can transform an ordinary cheesecake into a fun and flavorful dessert that people will remember! You can keep it simple with whipped cream or a drizzle of syrup, or go all out with unique fruit candies or crumbly streusel! You can even use them to dress up plain store bought cheesecake!
Best Cheesecake Toppings
These cheesecake toppings are the best of the best. If you’re dressing up a homemade cheesecake or improving a store bought one, you can’t go wrong with these sweet additions!
This list features a topping for every taste. From fruity to chocolatey, and there may be a few you haven’t tried before!
1. Roasted Berries
These roasted berries are soft, syrupy, and make the perfect topping for cheesecake. The recipe couldn’t be easier, anyone can make them!
I use a blend of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries to make the perfect berry topping! Every time I make this dessert sauce, my husband raves about it and says, like Guy Fieri, “I’d eat that on a flip flop!”
Roasted Berries
These sweet oven roasted berries make an exceptional topping for everything from oatmeal, to desserts, to French toast! I take a fresh blend of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries and roast them in the oven until they are soft, syrupy, and sweet like candy!
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2. Blueberry Pie Filling
Pie filling isn’t just for filling pies- it also makes a fabulous mix-in or topping! It’s sweet, syrupy, and easy to spoon over the top of your cheesecake.
These sweet oven roasted berries make an exceptional topping for everything from oatmeal, to desserts, to French toast! I take a fresh blend of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries and roast them in the oven until they are soft, syrupy, and sweet like candy!
There are a few pie fillings on this list, so it comes down to your preferred fruity flavor. In fact, it’s the ideal topping for my no-bake blueberry cheesecake.
Blueberry Pie Filling (Incredibly Easy Homemade Pie Filling!)
My super easy homemade blueberry pie filling is an amazingly tasty and fantastic base recipe to have on hand for making even more incredible desserts! This simple filling is one you’ll want to make all the time!
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3. Blackberry Pie Filling
Blackberries are a tad more tart than blueberries. However, they make an equally delicious pie filling (or cheesecake topping)!
My super easy homemade blueberry pie filling is an amazingly tasty and fantastic base recipe to have on hand for making even more incredible desserts! This simple filling is one you’ll want to make all the time!
This is a great way to use up fresh blackberries, but frozen will work just fine too!
Blackberry Pie Filling
This blackberry pie filling will surely be your new favorite way to use whole, mashed, fresh, or frozen blackberries! In just 20 minutes, you can make a sweet fruit filling that is delicious in more than just pie! Try it in your cakes, muffins, scones, or any of your favorite baked goods that could use some fruity blackberry flavor!
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4. Raspberry Pie Filling
Turn fresh or frozen raspberries into a sweet and syrupy cheesecake topping! Bits of whole raspberries add a nice texture that will have you wanting to eat it from the jar.
This blackberry pie filling will surely be your new favorite way to use whole, mashed, fresh, or frozen blackberries! In just 20 minutes, you can make a sweet fruit filling that is delicious in more than just pie! Try it in your cakes, muffins, scones, or any of your favorite baked goods that could use some fruity blackberry flavor!
The bright red color adds to the presentation, as well!
Raspberry Pie Filling
Raspberry pie filling is a fruity, rich filling that is perfect for delicious pies, cakes, and other sweet treats! You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this easy recipe. Plus, it tastes better than anything you can get from a can!
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5. Pineapple Pie Filling
Pineapple has a sweet, bright flavor that makes for a fun and unique cheesecake! This tropical topping is perfect for the summer months and pairs well with a margarita by the pool.
Raspberry pie filling is a fruity, rich filling that is perfect for delicious pies, cakes, and other sweet treats! You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this easy recipe. Plus, it tastes better than anything you can get from a can!
Pineapple Pie Filling
Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can.
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6. Apple Pie Filling
Apple pie filling is the perfect addition to any cheesecake. It’s especially festive during the fall months and holidays!
Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can.
You can even make it in advance and freeze it until you need it!
Apple Pie Filling
This homemade apple pie filling is just what you need to make the best fruit-filled sweets, treats, and desserts! It can be used right away or frozen and saved for later. With this recipe, making apple pie filling from scratch on the stovetop couldn’t be easier!
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7. Stewed Rhubarb
It’s crazy how many people are unfamiliar with rhubarb. When cooked down with some sugar it becomes a sweet sauce that is perfect for spooning over a cheesecake.
This homemade apple pie filling is just what you need to make the best fruit-filled sweets, treats, and desserts! It can be used right away or frozen and saved for later. With this recipe, making apple pie filling from scratch on the stovetop couldn’t be easier!
Not to mention, how many people can say they’ve tried a stewed rhubarb cheesecake? Try it and it is sure to become a classic!
Stewed Rhubarb
You may have never heard of stewed rhubarb, but better late than never because this is one sweet sauce that you have to try! It makes the perfect addition to your favorite baked breakfast goods, an easy topping for desserts, a filling for sweet treats- and so much more! Whip up a batch of this easy stewed rhubarb and you’ll want to put it on everything!
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8. Cherry Pie Filling
Cherry pie filling is a classic New York cheesecake topping. There’s no denying these saucy, sweet cherries are delicious!
You may have never heard of stewed rhubarb, but better late than never because this is one sweet sauce that you have to try! It makes the perfect addition to your favorite baked breakfast goods, an easy topping for desserts, a filling for sweet treats- and so much more! Whip up a batch of this easy stewed rhubarb and you’ll want to put it on everything!
It comes together in only 20 minutes, and you can save on prep time by using frozen pie cherries!
Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade cherry pie filling is the most delicious way to fill not only pies but any sweet baked goods that could use some cherry flavor! This pie filling comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen pie cherries! Your fruit-filled desserts are about to get a whole lot better!
Check out this recipe
9. Candied Orange Slices
Candied orange slices are a beautiful decoration that happens to be edible! Top your entire cheesecake with them for a fun, citrus treat!
Homemade cherry pie filling is the most delicious way to fill not only pies but any sweet baked goods that could use some cherry flavor! This pie filling comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen pie cherries! Your fruit-filled desserts are about to get a whole lot better!
Candied Orange Slices
These candied orange slices are a chewy and sweet treat that is incredibly easy to make and only uses 4 ingredients! The orange slices are simmered in sugar syrup and then dried. You can eat these by themselves, use them as a cake topper, or even add them as a garnish for cocktails!
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10. Candied Lemon Slices
Candied lemon slices are a unique topping that look as good as they taste. Boiling the lemons dulls the sourness, but you still get all of the citrus flavor!
These candied orange slices are a chewy and sweet treat that is incredibly easy to make and only uses 4 ingredients! The orange slices are simmered in sugar syrup and then dried. You can eat these by themselves, use them as a cake topper, or even add them as a garnish for cocktails!
Candied Lemon Slices
These sweet and chewy candied lemon slices are such an easy treat that can be used in baking, desserts, or as a tasty snack! All you need is 4 simple ingredients and a little time to make these fabulous candied lemons. Just slice, simmer, and dry, that’s all there is to it!
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11. Candied Orange Peel
Strips of candied orange peel are both sweet and beautiful! Add some orange blossom water to your cheesecake recipe for a sweet and creamy orange blossom cheesecake.
These sweet and chewy candied lemon slices are such an easy treat that can be used in baking, desserts, or as a tasty snack! All you need is 4 simple ingredients and a little time to make these fabulous candied lemons. Just slice, simmer, and dry, that’s all there is to it!
Top it off with some candied orange peel and it will be better than any bakery!
Candied Orange Peel
Candied orange peel is an incredibly easy sweet fruity treat that can be used in a number of fun and fabulous ways! The strips of orange peel are simmered in a sugary syrup with a touch of vanilla then sugar-coated and dried. Snack on them as they are, use them to garnish your cocktails, or bake them into your favorite desserts or baked goods!
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12. Candied Lemon Peel
A lemon cheesecake topped with candied lemon peel just screams summertime! The bright citrus flavor is made even better when mixed into a smooth and creamy cheesecake.
Candied orange peel is an incredibly easy sweet fruity treat that can be used in a number of fun and fabulous ways! The strips of orange peel are simmered in a sugary syrup with a touch of vanilla then sugar-coated and dried. Snack on them as they are, use them to garnish your cocktails, or bake them into your favorite desserts or baked goods!
Candied Lemon Peel
My candied lemon peel is a sugary, sweet treat made from lemon peel that has been simmered in a simple syrup and coated with sugar! These little snacks are great for cocktail garnishes, dessert toppers, or just to eat as candy! They’re so good, you’re going to need to make a bunch!
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13. Mixed Peel
Candied mixed peel is traditionally reserved for fruit cake. However, a sprinkling over the top of a cheesecake is even more tasty!
My candied lemon peel is a sugary, sweet treat made from lemon peel that has been simmered in a simple syrup and coated with sugar! These little snacks are great for cocktail garnishes, dessert toppers, or just to eat as candy! They’re so good, you’re going to need to make a bunch!
It is a blend of candied orange and lemon peel, so it adds some awesome citrus flavor!
Mixed Peel
My candied mixed peel recipe uses lemon and orange peels to make a sweet and fruity treat that can be used in so many ways! You can use them as dessert toppers, add them to cookies, or make a fruit cake for the holidays! Of course, they make a tasty snack all by themselves, too!
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14. Baked Cinnamon Apples
If you’re making a spiced cinnamon apple cheesecake, baked cinnamon apples make the perfect topping! Finish it off with a dollop of whipped cream and you’ll be in heaven!
My candied mixed peel recipe uses lemon and orange peels to make a sweet and fruity treat that can be used in so many ways! You can use them as dessert toppers, add them to cookies, or make a fruit cake for the holidays! Of course, they make a tasty snack all by themselves, too!
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
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15. Chocolate Icing
This chocolate icing is not just for donuts! You can drizzle it over your cheesecake or mix it inside.
Sweet and tender baked cinnamon apples make a great side dish, dessert, or topping for pork chops, and they are so easy to make! Baking the apples brings out their natural sweetness and the sauce is perfectly caramelized, plus you can’t beat them when served with ice cream!
This rich and creamy icing will thicken after allowing it time to set, so it won’t be as messy as it looks!
Chocolate Icing For Donuts
This chocolate icing for donuts is rich, indulgent, and goes perfectly on top of some fresh, homemade baked doughnuts! It is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving. This recipe only requires 2 ingredients, so it can’t get any easier!
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16. Crumb Topping
A cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping is the perfect way to top off a plain, apple, or spiced cheesecake. Though, I’d argue it would be good on just about any flavor!
This chocolate icing for donuts is rich, indulgent, and goes perfectly on top of some fresh, homemade baked doughnuts! It is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving. This recipe only requires 2 ingredients, so it can’t get any easier!
It only takes about 5 minutes to make and it will totally transform your dessert!
How To Make A Crumb Topping
If you’d like to learn how to make a crumb topping for muffins, bread, cakes, and other desserts, check out my easy recipe! A crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon topping adds a wonderful textural element to baked goods, so knowing how to make a crumb topping comes in handy if you love to whip up desserts and other sweet treats!
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17. Toffee Sauce
Toffee is one of those things you either love or you hate. If you love it, then this easy toffee sauce is for you!
If you’d like to learn how to make a crumb topping for muffins, bread, cakes, and other desserts, check out my easy recipe! A crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon topping adds a wonderful textural element to baked goods, so knowing how to make a crumb topping comes in handy if you love to whip up desserts and other sweet treats!
The rich caramel flavor makes a welcome addition to any cheesecake! It’s sweet and sticky, but still thin enough to drizzle.
English Toffee Sauce (Easy 15-Minute Dessert Sauce!)
English toffee sauce is delightfully rich and delicious with a warm, caramelized flavor that tastes fabulous on all your favorite sweets and treats! Making your own homemade toffee sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy and only takes 15 minutes!
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18. Strawberry Coulis
Strawberry coulis is like a sweet, concentrated strawberry sauce. It is thin enough for drizzling and you can always add whole strawberries for presentation!
English toffee sauce is delightfully rich and delicious with a warm, caramelized flavor that tastes fabulous on all your favorite sweets and treats! Making your own homemade toffee sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy and only takes 15 minutes!
Strawberry Coulis
This delicious Strawberry Coulis is an amazingly tasty sauce that makes every dessert so much better! The intense strawberry flavor is irresistible, yet so easy to make, that you’ll be adding it to everything you make - think pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, and so much more!!
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19. Brown Sugar Streusel Topping
Brown sugar streusel is one of my favorite additions to fall desserts. It’s sweet , crunchy, and full of cinnamon sugar.
This delicious Strawberry Coulis is an amazingly tasty sauce that makes every dessert so much better! The intense strawberry flavor is irresistible, yet so easy to make, that you’ll be adding it to everything you make - think pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, and so much more!!
This topping adds a nice contrast to the rich and velvety cheesecake underneath!
Brown Sugar Streusel Topping
This versatile Brown Sugar Streusel Topping can be used in so many ways and adds an extra tasty flavor and texture to so many delicious desserts! I absolutely love topping just about any muffin variety with this brown sugar and cinnamon streusel for a sweet, crunchy layer.
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20. Homemade Blueberry Syrup
This sweet blueberry syrup has a hint of lemon that makes it irresistible. Leave in the chunky bits of blueberry for a sauce that is even better than anything you can buy in the store.
This versatile Brown Sugar Streusel Topping can be used in so many ways and adds an extra tasty flavor and texture to so many delicious desserts! I absolutely love topping just about any muffin variety with this brown sugar and cinnamon streusel for a sweet, crunchy layer.
A drizzle of this will turn even a plain store bought cheesecake into something incredible!
Homemade Blueberry Syrup
My easy homemade blueberry syrup has chunky bits of fresh or frozen blueberry and is so much better than the store-bought version! Whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, crepes, or something else entirely, this homemade blueberry syrup without cornstarch is an amazing topping! Rich in blueberry flavor, perfectly sweet, plus a hint of lemon- delicious!
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21. Microwave Lemon Curd
If you prefer things quick and easy, try this microwave lemon curd! It only takes 10 minutes and there is very little prep.
My easy homemade blueberry syrup has chunky bits of fresh or frozen blueberry and is so much better than the store-bought version! Whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, crepes, or something else entirely, this homemade blueberry syrup without cornstarch is an amazing topping! Rich in blueberry flavor, perfectly sweet, plus a hint of lemon- delicious!
You can even make it up to 3 weeks in advance to save even more time!
Microwave Lemon Curd
The perfect fix for lemon lovers everywhere! This easy microwave lemon curd is so delightfully lemony that you will find new and creative ways to enjoy it!
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22. Pineapple Curd
Creamy pineapple curd makes a great cheesecake topping. If you let your cheesecake chill after adding the curd, it makes a fun fruity layer.
The perfect fix for lemon lovers everywhere! This easy microwave lemon curd is so delightfully lemony that you will find new and creative ways to enjoy it!
Add some pineapple bits or slices for an extra tropical cheesecake!
Pineapple Curd
This tangy, tropical flavored Pineapple Curd is an easy to make sweet treat that works wonderfully as a cake or cupcake filling, sweet roll filling, fruit dip and so much more! All you need to make this flavorful fruit curd is eggs, egg yolks, canned pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter!
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23. Apple Curd
This apple curd has the classic cinnamon apple flavor we all know and love. You can use it in your cheesecake, or spoon it over the top!
This tangy, tropical flavored Pineapple Curd is an easy to make sweet treat that works wonderfully as a cake or cupcake filling, sweet roll filling, fruit dip and so much more! All you need to make this flavorful fruit curd is eggs, egg yolks, canned pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter!
Add some thinly sliced apple, caramel, or crumb topping for the perfect fall dessert.
Apple Curd
My easy apple curd is delightfully rich, full of flavor from cinnamon and sweet apples, and it’s wonderful in so many desserts! Making a cinnamon apple curd is as simple as mixing a few basic ingredients on the stovetop, though it tastes anything but basic!
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24. Tanghulu
Tanghulu can turn the most basic cheesecake into an elegant and unique dessert. These candied strawberries have a crunchy coating, but underneath they are still plump and juicy!
My easy apple curd is delightfully rich, full of flavor from cinnamon and sweet apples, and it’s wonderful in so many desserts! Making a cinnamon apple curd is as simple as mixing a few basic ingredients on the stovetop, though it tastes anything but basic!
Tanghulu Recipe (Candied Strawberries)
Tanghulu, or Chinese candied fruit, is from Northern China. These glossy, candied strawberries are just as wonderful as a sweet dessert treat! Use an assortment of fruit to make an amazing array of colorful candied fruit, berries, citrus, and more!!
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25. Stabilized Whipped Cream
This list wouldn’t be complete without a final cheesecake classic, whipped cream. Whipped cream is so easy to make at home, anyone can do it!
Tanghulu, or Chinese candied fruit, is from Northern China. These glossy, candied strawberries are just as wonderful as a sweet dessert treat! Use an assortment of fruit to make an amazing array of colorful candied fruit, berries, citrus, and more!!
Best of all, you can pair it with any of the other toppings on this list to really take your cheesecake to the next level!
Stabilized Whipped Cream
Homemade stabilized whipped cream turns out beautifully every time and stores for days (refrigerated)!
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What Goes Good With Cheesecakes?
Cheesecakes are served with any number of tasty toppings to tailor each cheesecake flavor. Fruit sauces or pie filling recipes are a personal favorite, but the rest of my family will opt for anything with chocolate.
Homemade stabilized whipped cream turns out beautifully every time and stores for days (refrigerated)!
Chocolate sauces, caramel sauce, or toffee sauce are popular picks for topping a cheesecake. As are crushed candies, candied fruit, and more.
I like to serve a fresh fruit salad with a rich and decadent slice of cheesecake. They complement each other perfectly!
What Sauce Goes Best On Top Of Cheesecakes?
I’m biased toward a classic fruit topping like cherry sauce (think of any classic New York cheesecake image you’ve seen). Of course, the very best sauces to top cheesecakes with will be a matching flavor that enhances the overall cheesecake.
How To Decorate The Top Of Cheesecakes
Start with picking a topping that will contrast or enhance the base cheesecake flavor. Some topping ideas can be used to make stunning visuals too - like my tanghulu candied fruit!
Pour fruit sauces, chocolate sauce, caramel, or toffee sauce over slices of cheesecake when serving. Top whole cheesecakes with crushed candy, streusel topping, or candied fruit.
Do any of these fabulous cheesecake toppings pique your interest? Tell me which ones you’re tempted to try in the comments below!
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Cherry Pie Filling
Homemade cherry pie filling is the most delicious way to fill not only pies but any sweet baked goods that could use some cherry flavor! This pie filling comes together in just 20 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen pie cherries! Your fruit-filled desserts are about to get a whole lot better!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 214kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups pie cherries (fresh or frozen)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 6 tablespoon cornstarch▢ 1 large lemon (zested and juiced, or use 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice)▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 2 tablespoon butter
InstructionsCombine all of the ingredients except for the butter in a saucepan (cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest & juice, cinnamon, salt, and butter). Stir to coat.6 cups pie cherries, 1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 large lemon, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch saltHeat the saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, just until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove the pie filling from heat, gently stir in the butter, and then set aside to cool. 2 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedMeasuring Cupsrubber spatulaSaucepan Notes Use a great pie cherry like montmorency, morello, or amarelle. If you can’t find frozen pie cherries (more likely than fresh, unless you’re buying from a grower), you can use canned sour cherries. The pie filling will thicken more as it cools and it will continue to thicken once refrigerated. This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of cherry pie filling, which should be enough for any pie recipe. If you plan to use your cherry pie filling right away in a pie, or to fill other baked goods, allow it to cool down to room temperature first. To store: If not using your pie filling right away, let it cool then transfer it to an airtight jar or container. It will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. To freeze: Place your cooled cherry pie filling in a half-gallon freezer bag and squeeze out the excess air. Lay the bag flat in the freezer for easy storage and use within 6 months.
NutritionCalories: 214kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 28mg (1%) | Potassium: 250mg (7%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 39g (43%) | Vitamin A: 157IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best cherry pie filling recipe, canned cherries cherry pie filling, cheesecake toppings, cherry pie filling, cherry pie filling from scratch, cherry pie filling ingredients, easy cherry pie filling, fresh cherry pie filling, homemade cherry pie filling, what you’ll need to make cherry pie Course Dessert Recipes, Fruit Desserts, Pie RecipesCuisine American
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Cherry Pie Filling
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups pie cherries (fresh or frozen)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 6 tablespoon cornstarch▢ 1 large lemon (zested and juiced, or use 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice)▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 2 tablespoon butter
InstructionsCombine all of the ingredients except for the butter in a saucepan (cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest & juice, cinnamon, salt, and butter). Stir to coat.6 cups pie cherries, 1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 large lemon, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch saltHeat the saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, just until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove the pie filling from heat, gently stir in the butter, and then set aside to cool. 2 tablespoon butter
Equipment You May NeedMeasuring Cupsrubber spatulaSaucepan
Notes Use a great pie cherry like montmorency, morello, or amarelle. If you can’t find frozen pie cherries (more likely than fresh, unless you’re buying from a grower), you can use canned sour cherries. The pie filling will thicken more as it cools and it will continue to thicken once refrigerated. This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of cherry pie filling, which should be enough for any pie recipe. If you plan to use your cherry pie filling right away in a pie, or to fill other baked goods, allow it to cool down to room temperature first. To store: If not using your pie filling right away, let it cool then transfer it to an airtight jar or container. It will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. To freeze: Place your cooled cherry pie filling in a half-gallon freezer bag and squeeze out the excess air. Lay the bag flat in the freezer for easy storage and use within 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 28mg (1%) | Potassium: 250mg (7%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 39g (43%) | Vitamin A: 157IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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