15+ Delicious Springform Pan Recipes

I still remember the first time I used a springform pan—I was nervous! It looked different from regular baking pans, and I worried my cheesecake might fall apart.

But once I unlocked that ring and saw my perfect cheesecake standing tall, I was hooked! Since then, I’ve used my springform pan for everything—from rich cheesecakes to savory quiches and even deep-dish pizza.

What I love about these springform pan recipes is how easy they make baking. You don’t have to struggle to remove delicate cakes or pies. Just release the sides, and your masterpiece is ready to serve! If you love baking, this is a must-have kitchen tool.

Today, I’ll share some of my favorite recipes that you can try at home. Whether you’re craving a creamy cheesecake, a fruity cake, or a savory dish, these recipes will inspire you!

1. Classic Cheesecake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves: 8

This Classic Cheesecake is smooth, rich, and creamy. It has a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious vanilla filling. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• 6 tbsp melted butter

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
4. Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
5. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

2. New York-Style Cheesecake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Serves: 10

This New York-Style Cheesecake is dense, creamy, and slightly tangy. It has a thick texture and a rich taste that cheesecake lovers adore.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup sugar

For the filling:

• 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream.
4. Pour the batter into the crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside.
6. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

3. Strawberry Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8

This Strawberry Cheesecake is creamy and fruity, with a sweet strawberry topping that makes it extra special.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

For the topping:

• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
4. Pour into the crust and bake for 50–55 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
5. To make the topping, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then cool.
6. Spoon over the cheesecake before serving.

4. Chocolate Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves: 8

If you love chocolate, this Chocolate Cheesecake is a dream come true! It’s rich, creamy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup melted dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
4. Fold in melted chocolate until fully combined. Pour the batter into the crust.
5. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Let it cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

5. Lemon Cheesecake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8

This Lemon Cheesecake is light, creamy, and has a refreshing citrus flavor. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest.
4. Pour into the crust and bake for 50–60 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.

6. Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8

This Key Lime Pie Cheesecake has a refreshing tropical flavor with a smooth, tangy lime filling and a crisp crust.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup key lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lime juice, and zest.
4. Pour into the crust and bake for 50–60 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.

7. German Apple Cake

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Serves: 10

This German Apple Cake is moist, spiced, and packed with juicy apples. It’s the perfect cake for fall!

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
4. Fold in sliced apples and pour into the pan.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until golden and set. Cool before serving.

8. Torta Caprese (Flourless Chocolate Cake)

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 8

This Torta Caprese is a rich, dense, flourless chocolate cake with a deep cocoa flavor and a hint of almond.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
4. Pour into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
5. Let cool before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

9. Quiche Lorraine

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 6

This Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish with a creamy, savory custard filled with bacon and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Press the pie crust into the pan and trim any extra dough.
3. Spread bacon and cheese over the crust.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour over bacon and cheese.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until set. Cool slightly before slicing.

10. Deep Dish Pizza

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Serves: 6

If you love thick, cheesy pizza, this Deep Dish Pizza is a must-try! The springform pan gives it a crispy crust and allows for layers of sauce, cheese, and toppings.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup warm water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

For the toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup sliced pepperoni
• ½ cup sliced bell peppers

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Roll out the dough and press it into the pan, making sure it comes up the sides.
5. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then add cheese and toppings.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing.

11. Upside-Down Pineapple Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 8

This classic Upside-Down Pineapple Cake is sweet, buttery, and full of caramelized pineapple flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ cup melted butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices
• 10 maraschino cherries
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
3. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top.
4. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
6. Pour batter over the pineapples. Bake for 40–45 minutes.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate to reveal the caramelized pineapple topping.

12. Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8

This Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake is creamy, smooth, and beautifully swirled with a tart raspberry sauce.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the filling:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

For the raspberry swirl:

• ½ cup raspberry preserves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
4. In a small bowl, mix raspberry preserves with lemon juice.
5. Pour the cheesecake batter into the pan. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry sauce and swirl with a knife.
6. Bake for 50–60 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

13. Blueberry Buckle Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 8

A Blueberry Buckle Cake is a soft, moist cake packed with juicy blueberries and topped with a crumbly streusel.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

For the topping:

• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix. Fold in blueberries.
4. Pour into the pan.
5. In a separate bowl, mix streusel ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.

14. Ricotta Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 8

This Ricotta Cake is light, fluffy, and slightly creamy, thanks to the ricotta cheese. It’s a wonderful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter, eggs, ricotta, vanilla, and lemon zest. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
4. Pour into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Let cool before serving.

15. Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8

This Basque Burnt Cheesecake is caramelized on the outside with a creamy, custard-like center. It’s a unique and flavorful dessert!

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy cream, flour, and vanilla.
3. Pour into the pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until the top is dark brown.
4. Let cool completely before serving.

Conclusion

Springform pans open up a world of delicious possibilities, from creamy cheesecakes to savory quiches and indulgent cakes.

No matter your skill level, these recipes prove that baking with a springform pan is easy and rewarding. The removable sides make serving effortless, ensuring your creations always look as good as they taste.

So, grab your springform pan, pick a recipe, and start baking! Whether you crave a classic New York-Style Cheesecake or a comforting German Apple Cake, there’s something here for everyone. Happy baking!