40 Popular Cheesecake Factory Recipes To Recreate

It’s hard to pick one iconic menu item from the Factory’s massive menu, but the Avocado Egg Rolls have to be one of the most viral.

Making them at home is super simple with some egg roll wrappers and a little bit of know-how. 

Be careful to pick the best avocados possible to really make sure these egg rolls shine. 

A colorful menagerie of protein, vegetables, fried onions, and fats makes for a salad that can’t be beaten. 

I especially love how hearty this salad is, and found myself craving it when I was far, far from a Cheesecake Factory.

Thankfully, making a BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad at home is easy and quick. Having an air fryer on hand even meant I could have fresh fried onions on mine, though you can always use shelf-stable ones for your own.

If you’ve been wondering what makes the Brown Bread at the cheesecake factory so special, you might be surprised by the light this recipe shines on the process.

Some of the ingredients this copycat recipe suggests using include cocoa powder and instant coffee. 

I can attest, the inclusion of these darker ingredients makes for a delicious, grounded, earthy loaf.

Chicken Bellagio is the perfect option for a family dinner that will make everyone happy, from the little ones to the older folks at the table.

Pile the plates high with pasta, pesto, and battered and fried chicken to delight all come dinnertime.

I like to pair this Chicken Bellagio with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Madeira sauce is the star of this dish. Wine, olive oil, garlic, beef broth, and mushrooms make this concoction savory and sweet.

Broil the chicken breast after covering them with mozzarella cheese to create a delicious crust to finish them off.

This Cajun-inspired dish features a delicious blend of spices.

Creamy and cheesy, this pasta dish is sure to impress. Breadcrumbs make for a nice crust on the chicken that leaves my family craving more.

I like to top my pasta with red pepper flakes. 

Shiitake mushrooms shine in this Italian-inspired dish. Red wine makes this pasta smoky and warm.

Creamy and sultry, this pasta shines as a sophisticated dish that tastes just like the original offering from the Cheesecake Factory.

Top this pasta Da Vinci with parmesan.

Reminiscent of the sunniest of summer days, this Raspberry Lemonade recipe is not only perfect for sipping as is but is perfect for customization.

I like mixing mine with some lemon sparkling water to make a low-calorie treat that never fails to refresh and rejuvenate.  

Red velvet cheesecake cake is the best of all worlds.

Whether you’re serving it up for a birthday, Valentine’s day, a holiday celebration, or just because your sweet tooth is flaring up, it’s a delectable treat that combines the decadent cocoa of red velvet with the dairy goodness of a cheesecake, married by bespoke cream cheese frosting. 

When Halloween comes around, I can’t get enough of Reese’s candy.

That craving inevitably leads me to whip up treats featuring peanut butter chocolate candies, like this Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.

Bursting with flavors from rich to salty to sweet, this dessert is sure to please anybody at your table if they’ve got an eye for peanut butter and anything delicious.

Sometimes you don’t even crave an entire dish from a restaurant, just the dressing that makes it shine. In the case of the Santa Fe salad, we’ve got you covered.

This cilantro and lime dressing is perfect for accentuating salads to give them a salty, earthy kick.

I like to add it to arugula and cherry tomato salads to create an interesting, dynamic flavor.

This shrimp scampi dish has quickly become a favorite in my household, partially because of how easy it is for me to whip up when I’m low on time and energy.

Simple to prepare and even simpler to love, tossing this protein over pasta makes dinnertime a delicious no-brainer.

Marinating the shrimp in extra virgin olive oil expresses the fullness of its flavor no matter how far you may be from a coastline.

Better than takeout, sweeter than sugar, and spicier than peppers, this spicy cashew chicken is a delicious treat for lovers of Chinese food.

Sherry wine and sriracha sauce make the spicy soy sauce zing on the tongue. I like to serve this over rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Infinitely versatile and undeniably classic, the Original Cheesecake of the Cheesecake Factory is a blank canvas ready to be painted on as a masterpiece or enjoyed as-is.

It took a lot of reverse engineering over the years for fans to nail what exactly made this dish so delicious, but the ratios of sour cream to cream cheese have finally been met. 

Whip this up for kids and kids at heart alike. Velveeta keeps this dish smooth as butter, giving that silky restaurant feel while featuring all the spices you feel like including.

Breadcrumbs top this Mac and Cheese copycat to give it an extra layer of texture to really make the dish shine.

Check out other popular mac and cheese recipes to try.

Lemon sauce makes this chicken cutlet dish distinct.

I like serving this Chicken Costoletta with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for a colorful plate. Asparagus also pairs well with this dish.

Try this Costoletta with a glass of chardonnay or white grape juice.

If you can never get enough cheese, this is the pasta dish for you.

As for me, I always feel bad for waiters since it’s going to be a while until I say ‘when’.

The quadrumvirate at play here is mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and shredded mozzarella. Fresh basil keeps the dish light and fresh.

Strawberries make this cheesecake tart and sweet, the fresher the better. I love strawberry desserts.

Cooking the strawberries in this recipe helps to fully express the fullness of their flavor.

I like making fresh whipped cream for this cheesecake to have a delicious berry and cream flavor ready to go when I’m ready to serve.

As if kale and quinoa didn’t already have your mouth watering, a lemon vinaigrette makes this salad a winner.

Grapes are the underdog of this salad, but their surprising presence balances the salad and elevates the flavor to the next level.

While this recipe calls for Romano or Parmesan cheese, I like to use a little of both when possible to really deepen the flavors of the piece.

This pan-Asian-inspired salad features a fusion of all sorts of elements from across the globe.

Chinese five spice powder brings the heat to bring a smile to your face. Mango keeps things sweet. Fried wonton wrappers make for a unique crunch. Sesame seeds provide a unique texture.

Finally, sweet and sour sauce flavors the whole thing, unifying disparate elements. 

Tangy and tasty, this handheld dish is something that seems to disappear as soon as it's put down on the table.

Fresh parsley is a must for this recipe, as it really won’t have that restaurant quality without fresh herbs. 

To elevate your bruschetta to the next level, make sure to use extra virgin olive oil stored away from sunlight. 

Coconut curry spread over chicken and curry makes for a filling and stunning dish that’s sure to scratch the itch left after a visit to the Cheesecake Factory. A peanut sauce drizzle locks in the flavor to seal the deal.

Serve the proteins over rice and enjoy a medley of incredible flavor and spice.

The menu developers at the Cheesecake Factory are masters of fusion, as exemplified by their Tex-Mex Egg Rolls.

The trick to enjoying these egg rolls to the fullest is enjoying them as fresh out of the fryer as possible. Get 'em while they’re hot!

I especially find myself craving the lightness of lettuce wraps in the summer months when anything heavy seems like it'll sit like a stone in my gut.

The spicy peanut sauce for these lettuce wraps in particular keeps everything extra lively and delicious.

These are especially perfect as they require minimal time interfacing with any stoves. 

This is a great gluten free Cheesecake Factory option!

Every day I’m grateful that the Cheesecake Factory had the genius to ask, “What if meatballs were even better?”.

These marinara-drenched Fried Mac and Cheese Balls knocked my socks off every time I visited the restaurant, which is why I was so elated to find a good copycat recipe for them.

Just about any macaroni and cheese will do, just make sure that it’s slightly undercooked when you first make it to account for all the extra cooking that will be done later on.

Penne pasta perfectly cradles delicious tomato sauce in this pasta. Large chunks of mozzarella make for delicious, chunky bites perfectly offset by cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

I like to grate fresh parmesan over this when I serve it to loved ones.

Brioche forms the base for this decadent brunch offering sure to make you feel like you’re in a Parisian cafe in your own kitchen.

Caramelized sugar on both sides of the toast creates that iconic creme brulee taste and texture.

This popular brunch item is topped off with creamy maple syrup, made with butter, sap, heavy cream, and vanilla.

Hearty and nutritious, this Shepherd’s Pie is reminiscent of the holidays and the earliest days of spring, when the defrosting of the world has only just begun.

While Shepherd’s Pie traditionally uses lamb, this recipe copies the version made by the Cheesecake Factory, and thus uses beef.

The Cheesecake Factory’s Chicken Piccata is unique due to its inclusion of mushrooms, a detail this recipe makes sure to include.

That attention to detail is carried throughout the recipe, making the entirety of the dish truly taste like a close mimic of the authentic menu offering. 

I personally can’t get enough of the creamy sauce that comes with this piccata.

Sweet and earthy, this honey wheat bread is a part treat, part carb, all crowd pleaser.

Featuring a triumvirate of sugar, honey, and molasses, you’re sure to be humming with contentment on the first bite of a slice of warm, buttered honey wheat bread.

Cookies and cream is already a favorite flavor of mine, so Oreo Cheesecake is an absolute no-brainer.

A chocolatey crust forms the base of this decadent dessert, followed by a creamy filling topped with the titular cookie itself.

I like crushing up my Oreos with a rolling pin. It helps me get out a bit of aggression after a long day.

Better than mashed potatoes, better than tater tots, these Loaded Baked Potato Tots feature the best of both worlds in a crunchy, tasty package bursting with flavor.

When I make these loaded tots for parties, I like to whip up a creamy ranch-based dipping sauce with a hint of serrano heat to get things kicking.

Is anything as decadent as White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake?

This simple yet sweet recipe is sure to sweep you off your feet with tart berries perfectly contrasting that buttery vanilla white chocolate to deliver a perfectly balanced flavor experience in every bite.

Universally satisfying and simple to whip up, the Parmesan Crusted Chicken Romano is like a chicken tender for kids at heart with an adult’s palate.

Pan frying produces the perfect golden brown crust that makes these cutlets go down smooth and will leave everyone who tries them begging for more.

A no-bake crust makes crafting this cheesecake as easy as pie, if not even simpler.

The key limes absolutely pop, bringing the dessert to life with citrus zest through and through.

This cheesecake is perfect for the summertime when you can’t bear to turn the oven on or think about being on your feet for more than a few minutes.

I found myself craving the Cheesecake Factory’s Buffalo Blasts last game day and was massively torn.

Heading out to the restaurant would mean missing kickoff, but could such a craving be denied? 

Thankfully, making Buffalo Blasts of my own was easy. In just a few minutes, you can whip a whole batch for yourself in no time. 

Make dinner a black tie affair with some bowtie pasta served with impeccably seasoned chicken and garlic roasted to perfection.

Bacon and mushrooms elevate the umami of this dish to the next level to craft a hearty, rounded entree that is sure to fill the body and soul.

A distinguished entree perfect for entertaining or a night in, Truffle Honey Chicken is a surprisingly easy dish to master for the home cook looking to expand their repertoire and show off some skill.

This recipe recommends serving it with asparagus, which is so perfectly accented by the homemade truffle honey that I find myself instantly transported to cloud nine.

Citrus flavor sings from this Orange Chicken recipe that always has me reaching for another bowl.

Where a lot of home cooks struggle tends to be nailing that perfect American Chinese takeout crispy texture, and I’ve found that this recipe does a great job of nailing that first bite of satisfaction that leaves you craving more.

Novices may feel intimidated by the infinitely poppable Chicken Samosas, but they have no need to fear.

The delicious flavor is easily imitated by those who know their way around the Indian spice profiles and know where to pick up samosa wrappers.

If you can’t source samosa wrappers near you, similar premade doughs like spring rolls wrappers will suffice.