3 Cheesecake Toppers Decoration Ideas

Sharing 3 quick DIY Cheesecake Topper ideas to turn any cheesecake into a one of a kind stunning cake for you or to gift!

Looking for an easy way to turn a cheesecake into a holiday-worthy showstopper? Our DIY cheesecake topper ideas are the perfect way to adding festive charm. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or just wanting your dessert table to feel a little more “extra,” these simple decorating ideas instantly elevate any cheesecake. AND they work beautifully as DIY cake topper idea for regular cakes too.

Before we get too far into these cheesecake topper ideas, we should probably mention that we didn’t actually make these photographed cheesecakes ourselves. In good conscience, we fully admit that our main role in this process was enthusiastically eating them.

So we happily left the dessert crafting to The Cheesecake Factory. What we did contribute were the little styling details. And honestly, those tiny touches are what make these toppers so fun and impressive. They’re thoughtful, customizable, and make even a last-minute dessert look intentional and gift-ready.

But if you are in the mood and have the time to bake your own homemade cheesecake, then check out our low carb keto cheesecake, baked caramilk cheesecake, and funfetti birthday cheesecake.

To bring these ideas to life, we’re sharing 3 simple and festive DIY topper concepts you can prep for your favorite person (or for serving at your next holiday gathering). No piping bags, baking skills, or pastry chef stress required. Just easy, charming, holiday-inspired creativity. Let’s get into it!

DIY Flower Cake Topper

First we’ll start with flowers!

You can never go wrong with a DIY flower topper in my book. And I have a little secret for making it happen! It’s called a cake vase, and you’re going to love it..

All you do is insert the plastic “vase” filled with a small amount of water into the cheesecake.Then, fill with flowers!

It will keep the flowers nice and fresh until you serve it, plus it won’t matter if the flowers are particularly food or cake taste friendly.

To make them even more wintery, I dusted them with a little bit of powdered sugar for a snow effect.

DIY Berry Wreath Cake Topper

This DIY Berry Wreath Cake Topper is a gorgeous (and completely edible!) option. To create it, gather a mix of sugared cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Those sparkling sugar-coated berries give the perfect snowy, wintry look.

Arrange them in a ring around the outer edge of your cheesecake, clustering the colors for a full, lush wreath effect. Tuck in a few small sage leaves or fresh mint to mimic greenery and add a touch of natural texture.

The result is a beautiful, jewel-toned wreath that feels both festive and sophisticated. It’s an effortless way to spruce up store-bought or homemade cheesecakes, and it photographs beautifully for holiday gatherings and dessert tables.

DIY Gingerbread Cake Topper

If you want a simple but show-stopping Christmas dessert, this DIY Gingerbread Cake Topper is the perfect festive touch. Think of it as a tiny, edible winter forest, complete with a charming gingerbread man nestled among snowy evergreens.

All you need are a few fresh rosemary sprigs (they look just like mini Christmas trees!) and a classic gingerbread man cookie. Arrange the rosemary around the back edge or center of the cake to create your “forest,” then stand your gingerbread cookie up front so it looks like he’s strolling through a winter wonderland.

This topper works beautifully on any cheesecake, but it’s especially stunning on a white chocolate for the winter wonderland look.

More Cake Topper Ideas

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A big thanks to our friends at The Cheesecake Factory for partnering with us on this post! Sugar & Cloth is donating 5% of all sponsored campaigns to charity, which you can read about right here!

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