Southern Belle Cheesecake with Bourbon Praline Drizzle: A Decadent Twist on Dixie Dessert Traditions

This rich, velvety cheesecake with warm, buttery praline sauce captures the soul of Southern hospitality, one luscious bite at a time

Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 29, 2025

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July 30th is National Cheesecake Day, so indulge in this cheesecake recipe or any other!

In the South, dessert is more than a sweet ending, it’s an act of love passed down on weathered index cards and whispered between generations over cast iron skillets. Cheesecake may not have been born in Dixie, but when Southerners got ahold of it, they gave it their own touch. There are many “Southern” cheesecake recipes that have sprung to life through the years but this one with bourbon praline sauce and chocolate chips is a favorite. Think creamy New York-style cheesecake meets a Louisiana praline pecan pie, a touch of southern bourbon and sprinkle of chocolate and you’ve got a match made below the Mason-Dixon line.

Servings: 10–12 slices

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Cooling & Chilling Time: 6+ hours (best if overnight)

Total Time: Approx. 8 hours

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