Description
A delightful fusion of sweet peaches and tangy raspberries nestled in a velvety cheesecake, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- For the Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 fresh peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- For the Topping:
- 1 peach, sliced
- ½ cup raspberries
- ¼ cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Ensure all refrigerated items reach room temperature before starting. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Create the Perfect Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of your prepared pan.
- Craft the Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and sour cream until just combined.
- Layer in the Fruity Goodness: Pour half the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, arrange peach slices and raspberries, then top with remaining batter.
- Master the Water Bath: Wrap the springform pan in foil and place it in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Let cool gradually in the oven.
Notes
For a gluten-free crust, use almond flour cookies instead of graham crackers. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for added protein.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: peach, raspberry, cheesecake, dessert, summer recipe, baking