Description
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy filling with fresh peaches and a buttery graham cracker crust for a refreshing yet indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For the peach topping:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced (or 1 can of peach slices, drained)
- 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and beat in eggs one at a time. Finally, fold in sour cream. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool for 1 hour. Then, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the peach topping by tossing sliced peaches with honey or sugar and lemon juice. If using canned peaches, drain them thoroughly.
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, top with the peach slices. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Serve chilled, slice into wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a different topping, you can use strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- For a tangier flavor, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- To make this cheesecake gluten-free, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
- Frozen peaches can be used; just make sure to thaw and drain them well.
- For a richer flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce or add a cinnamon sprinkle on the peaches.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg