When you think of desserts that marry elegance with a comforting, homemade feel, a Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake tops the list. With its silky, vanilla-infused filling, buttery graham ...

When she created this cheesecake, Velez channeled coquito, the traditional Puerto Rican Christmas drink, using many of the same ingredients such as coconut cream, rum, vanilla, and nutmeg.

One of the undisputed stars of this planet-spanning menu is the gateau au fromage frais: a creamy, fresh vanilla cheesecake with an ever-so-thin biscuit base, served with a tart berry compote.

The Cheesecake Factory is known for its ridiculously large menu, so of course there are some amazing hits on there, as well as some misses you should skip.