Top 20 Cheesecake Factory Copycat Dishes to Make in 2024

If there's one restaurant that's synonymous with indulgent, mouth-watering dishes, it's The Cheesecake Factory. But let's face it – dining out often can really add up. Luckily for us, the internet is chock-full of delicious recipes that mimic those famous dishes, allowing us to enjoy our favorite Cheesecake Factory meals right at home. Ever wish you could savor that creamy pasta or delectable cheesecake without actually hitting the restaurant? You're in luck. In this post, I've rounded up the 20 Best Copycat Cheesecake Factory Dishes that will bring that restaurant magic to your kitchen. So grab your apron, and let's get cooking!

1. Chicken Madeira

Experience the rich flavors of Chicken Madeira at home. This dish features sautéed chicken breasts topped with asparagus, mozzarella cheese, and a Madeira wine sauce.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh asparagus, steamed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Madeira wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned on both sides.
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add butter, mushrooms, and Madeira wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add beef broth and continue to simmer until sauce thickens.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, top with asparagus and mozzarella. Cover and cook until cheese melts.

Nutrition per serving: 450 calories

2. Avocado Egg Rolls

These crispy egg rolls filled with avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion are a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 10 egg roll wrappers
• Oil for frying
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper and roll them tightly.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the egg rolls until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 300 calories

3. Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Spice things up with this flavorful Cajun Jambalaya Pasta that’s loaded with chicken, shrimp, and sausages.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 andouille sausages, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken and sausages until browned.
2. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until veggies are tender.
3. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink.
4. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
5. Toss in cooked fettuccine and mix well.

Nutrition per serving: 600 calories

4. Original Cheesecake

You can't go wrong with this classic, creamy cheesecake that’s just like the one at The Cheesecake Factory.

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 9-inch graham cracker crust

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mix until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream.
5. Pour mixture into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
6. Cool before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 450 calories

5. Chicken Bellagio

Indulge in this crispy chicken breast served over basil pasta with parmesan-cream sauce.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Coat chicken in egg, then breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
3. Fry chicken in a skillet until golden brown. Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes.
4. In another skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in heavy cream and simmer.
5. Toss in Parmesan cheese and basil, mix until combined.
6. Serve chicken over pasta and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition per serving: 700 calories

6. Thai Lettuce Wraps

These refreshing lettuce wraps are a perfect blend of crunchy veggies and tender chicken, served with a delicious peanut sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook garlic and onion until fragrant and add ground chicken.
3. Stir in carrots, mushrooms, and hoisin sauce; cook until done.
4. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
5. Serve with peanut sauce.

Nutrition per serving: 350 calories

7. Orange Chicken

This crispy, sweet, and tangy orange chicken will have you ditching the takeout menu.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Coat chicken pieces in beaten egg, then in cornstarch.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
5. Toss fried chicken in the sauce before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 500 calories

8. Bang Bang Shrimp

These crispy shrimp are coated in a spicy, creamy sauce and are sure to be a winner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
2. Coat shrimp in cornstarch and fry in hot oil until crispy.
3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, and honey.
4. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 400 calories

9. Bistro Shrimp Pasta

This exquisite shrimp pasta dish features a light lemon-basil cream sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter and cook shrimp until pink.
2. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Add heavy cream and lemon juice to skillet, simmer until thickened.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil.
5. Toss in cooked pasta and shrimp before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 550 calories

10. Crusted Chicken Romano

Enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth chicken dish that’s coated in a Romano cheese crust.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with Romano cheese.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown.
4. Transfer to a baking dish and top each piece with marinara sauce.
5. Bake for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 600 calories

11. Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

These crunchy, cheesy bites are a fun and tasty snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked macaroni and cheese, chilled
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Form chilled macaroni and cheese into balls.
2. Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
4. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 350 calories

12. Spicy Cashew Chicken

This savory, spicy dish features chicken and cashews, tossed in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
3. Toss chicken and cashews in the sauce before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 500 calories

13. Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake

This delightful cheesecake combines the tang of lemon with the sweetness of raspberry.

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Stir in lemon extract.
5. Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust and drop raspberry preserves on top, swirling with a toothpick.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
7. Cool before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 450 calories

14. Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic

A savory pasta dish with roasted garlic, chicken, and a creamy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 8 ounces farfalle pasta, cooked
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 head roasted garlic, mashed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown.
2. Add roasted garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
3. Toss in cooked farfalle pasta and mix until coated.
4. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 600 calories

15. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

This decadent cheesecake features white chocolate and raspberry truffles swirled in.

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and melted white chocolate.
5. Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust and drop raspberry preserves on top, swirling with a toothpick.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
7. Cool before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 500 calories

16. Pasta Carbonara

A creamy, comforting pasta dish loaded with bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
2. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
3. Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet.
4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
5. Stir in crispy bacon and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 650 calories

17. Chicken Piccata

This flavorful dish features chicken breasts sautéed in a tangy lemon-caper sauce.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and butter. Bring to a simmer.
4. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 more minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving: 450 calories

18. Crispy Crab Wontons

These tasty crab-filled wontons are crispy, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces crab meat
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 20 wonton wrappers
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, and soy sauce.
2. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper and fold to seal.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry wontons until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 300 calories

19. Stuffed Mushrooms

These savory mushrooms stuffed with a flavorful mixture make a great appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients:

• 16 large button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Remove stems from mushrooms and chop finely.
3. In a bowl, mix chopped stems, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream cheese, garlic, and parsley.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture and place on a baking sheet.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving: 250 calories

20. Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in this rich, chocolatey cheesecake inspired by The Cheesecake Factory’s famous dessert.

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup melted dark chocolate
• 9-inch chocolate cookie crust

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate.
5. Pour mixture into the chocolate cookie crust.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
7. Cool before serving.

Nutrition per serving: 550 calories

These delicious recipes will take your taste buds on a delightful journey and bring the comforting, luxurious tastes of The Cheesecake Factory right to your dinner table. Happy cooking!