Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Summer Berry Peach Cheesecake. A luscious combination of creamy cheesecake, fresh peaches, and mixed berries makes this dessert a perfect treat for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the topping:
- 1½ cups fresh sliced peaches
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons peach or apricot jam (warmed)
- mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and lemon juice. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until set. Cool in oven, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Top and serve: Top with peaches and berries. Brush with warmed jam. Garnish with mint.
Notes
- For easy slicing, run a knife under hot water between cuts.
- Use frozen fruit if fresh is unavailable.
- Try adding peach puree for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
