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    Home » Tips and Techniques

    Pie & Cheesecake Topping Ideas

    Published: Sep 10, 2024 by Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Wondering what to pair your pie or cheesecake with? Here are nine ways to top pies & cheesecakes! My favorite toppings include sauces, whipped creams, ice creams, and more!

    9 pie and cheesecake toppings you need

    What pairs well with pie?

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    • What pairs well with pie?
    • Sauces: Caramel, Chocolate, & Vanilla
    • Fruit
    • Whipped Creams
    • Ice Cream
    • Here are a few of my favorite pie recipes
    • Here are a few of my favorite cheesecake recipes

    Sauces: Caramel, Chocolate, & Vanilla

    Classic Caramel Sauce

    jar of homemade caramel sauce

    Quick and Easy Caramel Sauce

    Chocolate Ganache

    2-ingredient chocolate ganache - perfect as a filling or for glazing desserts such as cakes | prettysimplesweet.com

    Creamy Vanilla Sauce

    Easy 3-ingredient vanilla sauce | prettysimplesweet.com

    Fruit

    Easy Berry Compote on no-bake cheesecake

    Perfect No-Bake Cheesecake | prettysimplesweet.com

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    Fig Jam
    *pairs well with creamy desserts like cheesecake or cheese danishes.


    Whipped Creams

    Classic Whipped Cream

    Homemade Whipped Cream | prettysimplesweet.com

    Mascarpone Vanilla Whipped Cream


    Ice Cream

    No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

    vanilla ice cream

    Vanilla Brown Sugar Frozen Custard

    Scoop of frozen custard made with brown sugar and vanilla bean paste.

    Here are a few of my favorite pie recipes

    • Caramel Apple or Caramel Pear Pie
    • Cherry Pie
    • Pumpkin Pie
    • Pecan Pie
    • Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
    simple pear pie

    Here are a few of my favorite cheesecake recipes

    • New York Cheesecake
    • No-Bake Cheesecake
    • Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • Carrot Cake Cheesecake
    • Caramel Apple Cheesecake
    • Ricotta Cheesecake
    • Chocolate Cheesecake
    caramel apple cheesecake
    Pumpkin Cheesecake
    New York Cheesecake

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