Description
A rich, creamy cheesecake layered with fresh peaches and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble that brings together the best of both peach cobbler and classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
Peach Layer:
- 3 lbs fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Crumble Topping:
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Graham Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Prepare 9-inch springform pan.
- Peaches: Combine diced peaches with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Crumble: Mix melted butter, vanilla, sugars, salt, cinnamon, and flour. Form clumps and bake on prepared sheet for 20 minutes until golden. Cool.
- Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and press into pan. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool and wrap pan in foil. Reduce oven to 325°F.
- Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar-flour mixture, then eggs one at a time. Fold in vanilla and sour cream.
- Assemble: Layer half the filling in crust, add half the peaches and 1/3 of crumble, then remaining filling.
- Bake: Place in water bath. Bake 90 minutes at 325°F. Add remaining peaches and crumble, bake 10-15 minutes more.
- Cool: Cool gradually in oven 1 hour, then on rack. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing
- Pre-baking the crumble prevents it from becoming soggy
- Warm knife under hot water for clean slices
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes