Peach Streusel Cheesecake
Indulge in a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with our Peach Streusel Cheesecake. This creamy cheesecake features luscious layers of fresh peaches and a crunchy streusel topping, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying at home, this cheesecake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this elegant treat. Customize it with seasonal fruits or adjust the sweetness to your preference for a dessert that truly reflects your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted salted butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 tbsp melted salted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 5 tbsp fruit juice (as bourbon substitute)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups sliced and peeled peaches (about 4 peaches)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp loosely packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- 2. For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly; bake until golden brown and set aside.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour, cinnamon, sour cream, fruit juice, and eggs; mix gently to avoid overmixing.
- 4. Layer sliced peaches seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar over the cooled crust before pouring the cheesecake filling on top. Sprinkle with streusel.
- 5. Bake using a water bath method until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool gradually before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg