Description
Summer Berry Peach Cheesecake is a creamy, baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a vibrant topping of fresh peaches and mixed berries. It’s the perfect refreshing dessert for warm-weather gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 2 fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or fruit jelly (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, beating gently after each. Stir in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with peach slices and mixed berries. Drizzle with lemon juice and optional fruit glaze or jelly for shine.
Notes
- Use full-fat block-style cream cheese for best results.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven to avoid cracking.
- Top with fresh fruit just before serving for best appearance and freshness.
- To make a fruit glaze, warm a bit of fruit jelly with lemon juice and brush over the fruit topping.
- For a no-bake version, use a whipped cream and gelatin base.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
