Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Recipe
The Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Recipe is creamy, fresh and full of sweet peach flavor.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packs cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Peach Layer:
- 2 cups fresh peaches chopped
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Line the springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides lightly with butter.
Crush the Biscuits
- Put biscuits in a food processor. Grind until fine crumbs form. Use a zip bag if needed.
Mix Crust Ingredients
- Add melted butter and sugar to crumbs. Mix well until texture looks like wet sand.
Form the Crust
- Press mixture firmly into the pan base. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes.
Cook the Peaches
- Add peaches, sugar, and lemon juice to a pan. Cook until soft and juicy.
Thicken the Peach Sauce
- Add cornstarch mix. Stir until sauce thickens. Let it cool completely.
Beat Cream Cheese
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. No lumps should remain.
Add Sugar
- Add sugar slowly. Beat until fully mixed and silky smooth.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix gently to avoid air bubbles.
Add Creamy Ingredients
- Add sour cream, vanilla and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and soft.
Pour Filling
- Pour cheesecake mixture over chilled crust. Smooth the top gently.
Add Peach Swirl
- Drop spoonfuls of peach sauce on top. Swirl gently with toothpick.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–55 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
Cool Slowly
- Turn oven off. Leave door open slightly. Cool inside oven for one hour.
Chill the Cake
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from pan. Slice gently. Serve cold for best taste.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for best sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Cool cheesecake slowly to avoid cracks.
- Use canned peaches if fresh are unavailable.
- Add cinnamon for warm flavor.
- Use vanilla wafer crust for twist.
- Add white chocolate chips for richness.
- Make mini cheesecakes for parties.