What do we want from The Cheesecake Factory? Great question.
We want those ridiculously good Avocado Egg Rolls, that creamy Chicken Bellagio, and a slice of cheesecake so perfect it makes you want to cry happy tears.But we also want it without the two-hour wait on a Saturday night.
This list of copycat recipes is the answer. It’s a total deliciousness bomb, ready to go off in your kitchen.
1. Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake – Cheesecake Factory CopyCat
Oh my goodness, you guys. Just when you thought cheesecake couldn’t get any more epic, this recipe shows up.
We’re talking about a creamy cheesecake filling nestled between two light and buttery pineapple upside-down cakes. Yes, really! The sweet and tart pineapple with that cheesecake is a dream combo.
A little pro tip: making the cheesecake a day ahead is a game-changer. It lets it get nice and firm in the fridge overnight, which makes everything so much easier to handle.
The recipe mentions trimming the cheesecake, but I love adding a thin layer of pineapple frosting. It helps the layers stick together for that perfect slice and smooths everything out without losing any cake. It’s just next-level good.
2. Tamarind Cashew Dipping Sauce
Even though those avocado egg rolls are a total win, this dipping sauce is what I’m really here for. The combination of sweet honey, creamy cashews, and that sweet-sour tamarind is just out of this world.
For the absolute best flavor, you’ve got to find tamarind paste. It’s this perfect mix of sweet, sour, tangy, and tart, and it’s ready to use right away.
Besides warming up a few ingredients, you just need a blender for this sauce. And the best part? It should keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks, so you can keep on dipping.
3. Banana Cream Cheesecake
Honestly, nine times out of ten, I am ordering this banana beauty. It is just perfection. The fresh bananas paired with creamy cheesecake and that wonderful Bavarian cream on top is a total showstopper.
I love using vanilla wafers for the crust to get that classic banana pudding vibe. And if I bring a slice home, you know I’m drizzling some salted caramel over it for good measure.
4. Easy Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
This recipe has such a great method for making your own cajun spice blend. I bet you have most of the herbs already, and this way you can totally control the heat level.
If you’ve never had jambalaya, you are in for such a treat. The sausage, chicken, and shrimp are a powerhouse team, and tossing it all with pasta is pure genius.
Just a little tip to avoid rubbery shrimp: add them in for the last few minutes of cooking, not with the chicken.
5. Copycat Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake
One thing is for sure about red velvet, it really stands out. You just can’t deny that vibrant color and how amazing it looks with a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
I love the dark contrast of the Oreo base, but you could totally use something lighter if you wanted. A little secret for the best results is to use gel food coloring if you can.
The liquid kind can sometimes change the texture if you use too much.
6. Hibachi Steak with Grilled Wasabi Potatoes
If you’re getting tired of the same old meat and potatoes, this recipe is for you. It uses skirt steak, and you don’t even have to marinate it.
The trick to a super tender steak is starting with room-temperature meat. Just pull your steak out of the fridge about 30 to 60 minutes before you’re ready to cook.
Season it generously, and always, always let the meat rest after cooking. It makes all the difference.
7. Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake
Strawberry, pineapple, banana, Reese’s… the list of cheesecake flavors goes on forever. But it all started with this classic.
Having this perfect cheesecake recipe in your back pocket is a total game-changer for dessert. Trust me, it’s creamy, rich, decadent, nutty, and just so delicious.
I love making a plain cheesecake because it’s a blank canvas. Got some leftover salted caramel, hot fudge sauce, or baked apples? Throw them on top. The possibilities are endless!
8. Copycat Cheesecake Factory BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Okay, this is a salad I can totally get behind. Lettuce, tomatoes, corn, beans, avocado, BBQ chicken, AND air-fried onion rings? Is this even a salad anymore?
The dressing is the perfect partner for the BBQ chicken. It’s a quick mix of sour cream, BBQ sauce, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice.
It looks beautiful with all the toppings laid out, but I like to toss everything in a big bowl so every single bite gets coated in that yummy dressing.
9. Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls (Copycat)
Crunchy egg rolls with a tangy dipping sauce is one of my favorite starters ever. The egg rolls themselves are super simple, just avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and salt.
If you use store-bought egg roll wrappers, you can have this on the table in just 10 minutes. So easy and so good!
10. Bang Bang Shrimp
I can only guess they named this shrimp dish after it blew their minds. Between the curry, peanuts, chili, shrimp, and coconut, I’m surprised they stopped at just two bangs!
The ingredient list might look a little long, but don’t worry. I’m willing to bet you have most of what you need at home already. If you’re not a big shrimp person, this dish works just as well with some juicy chicken.
And if you really want to knock it out of the park, try using this Thai chicken marinade for some major flavor.
11. Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Asiago Dipping Sauce
Fresh artichokes have this slightly nutty flavor that reminds me of asparagus or Brussels sprouts. They just need to be boiled until they’re tender and then thrown on the grill for that extra char.
I love to sprinkle them with some sea salt right when they come off the grill. The dipping sauce is just as easy to whip up. Just toss everything in a blender until it’s smooth. YUM.
12. Copycat Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps
We all know a meal at The Cheesecake Factory is a big deal. The cheesecake alone is a whole meal! So it’s totally okay to start with something a little lighter, like these gorgeous lettuce wraps.
I really prefer these to similar recipes because they use chicken tenderloins instead of ground chicken. I just love the juiciness you get from a piece of grilled chicken.
13. Raspberry Lemonade (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
For dinner, I usually like a nice glass of wine. But during the day, I almost always get the raspberry lemonade. It’s just so sweet, full of flavor, and made with real raspberries!
I like mine a little on the thicker side, but you can totally top it off with extra water or Sprite to lighten it up. And yes, in the afternoon, I do add a little something extra. Vodka and rum work especially well.
14. Cheesecake Factory Corn Cakes (Copycat)
I love corn, and I love cake, so it’s no surprise these are one of my favorites. Those sweet and crisp pops of corn are made even better by the incredible tomatillo salsa and southwestern sauce.
This recipe is so simple to put together and only takes a few minutes. A total weeknight wonder!
15. Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
Have you ever noticed how even the kids go for the brown bread at The Cheesecake Factory? Would it surprise you to know it has espresso, cocoa, and molasses in it?
This bread is slightly sweet, amazing with a little butter, and so good with the added oat topping. You’ll probably want a mixer for this since it needs a good 10 minutes to get the dough to the right consistency.
And don’t be afraid to add a little more flour if it feels too sticky.
16. The Cheesecake Factory’s Chicken Taquitos
There’s just something so satisfying about biting into a fresh batch of taquitos. Between the chicken, chilis, corn, and guacamole, they are definitely my go-to late-night snack.
The key to making amazing taquitos at home is not to overfill the tortillas. That way, you get that perfect ratio of crunchy shell to filling. Feel free to leave out the cilantro, and remember, a drizzle of lime juice is always a good idea.
17. Chicken Madeira – Cheesecake Factory Copycat
Chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce with melted cheese and asparagus is every bit as good as it sounds. Mushrooms are so great to cook with and add such a wonderful flavor to any dish.
They’re really the star of this recipe, so I definitely wouldn’t skip them. You only need a couple of pans, and it all comes together to serve. This is perfect with some creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
18. Creamy Chicken Soup with Artichokes and Mushrooms
Soup isn’t usually my first pick at The Cheesecake Factory, but this one is pretty hard to pass up. I like to make this in a Dutch oven, and it all starts with that classic trio of onions, celery, and carrots.
Once they’re soft, you can add in the rest of the ingredients, including peas, artichokes, garlic, and chicken. A little corn starch is used to thicken it up, and the whole thing comes together in about half an hour. So simple and so cozy!
19. Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake (Copycat)
This recipe is super similar to the classic, original cheesecake. The big difference is that amazing Oreo crust and all the crushed Oreos folded into the filling. YUM.
Always be sure to start any cheesecake with room-temperature ingredients, and be really gentle when you mix it. If you get too much air in there, the texture will be more like a sponge instead of dense and creamy.
20. Better than Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad
I’ve actually never had this salad at The Cheesecake Factory, but I am absolutely making it for every single BBQ this summer.
The dressing alone is reason enough to make it. It has balsamic, pineapple juice, sesame oil, and honey.
But the salad itself is so unique, with fresh mandarins and pineapple chunks mixed in with the chicken and lettuce. It’s light, colorful, and won’t be on the table for long!
21. Cheesecake Factory’s Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Full of chicken, garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe is just bursting with color and flavor. I know it’s faster to just open a jar, but I promise this recipe is so easy and uses fresh ingredients for a truly fantastic sauce.
You can have it ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. I love using a mix of cherry tomatoes for my sauce; the different colors add these little pops of sweetness throughout.
22. Fried Mac and Cheese
What could be better than a bowl of gooey mac and cheese? Deep-fried balls of gooey mac and cheese, of course! If you’ve never made fried mac and cheese, now is the time to give it a try.
Not only is it insanely delicious, but it’s also so easy to make. There’s no big secret here. Just make your favorite mac and cheese and freeze it. I like using ice cube trays to get the perfect-sized bites.
Once they’re frozen, you just run them through an egg wash and breadcrumbs before dropping them carefully into hot oil.
23. Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce
Okay, this one might be a little controversial… do you love cilantro or hate it? It can either be a great flavor enhancer or totally ruin a meal.
For some people, it tastes like soap. So turning it into a sauce is pretty bold! It has a similar taste to the tamarind dipping sauce, and if you’re a cilantro fan, you will want to put this on everything.
24. Cheesecake Factory Tex Mex Egg Rolls (Copycat)
These great little snacks can be fried or baked and are best eaten right away to get the most crunch possible. The filling is super simple and comes together in one pot.
Just be careful not to overfill the wrappers, or the filling will spill out while they cook. Since I like things spicy, I whip up a chipotle avocado sauce and even add some jalapeños.
25. Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Dressing
Once you get this recipe down, you will never buy the store-bought stuff again. If you have a food processor, this dressing is so simple to throw together.
Just make sure to add the oil slowly. If you’re doing it by hand, you’ll need to mince the garlic and ginger and chop the cilantro pretty small. Again, whisk the oil in slowly so it has time to emulsify. It’s so worth it!
