Description
Peach cobbler cheesecake merges two classic desserts into one creamy, crumbly masterpiece. Southern comfort meets elegant indulgence with layers of tangy cheesecake and sweet peach filling you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cups fresh or canned peach slices (drained if canned)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize graham crackers and meld with melted butter and sugar. Compress the mixture firmly into a springform pan, then bake briefly to establish a solid foundation.
- Cheesecake Preparation: Whip cream cheese to silky perfection, gradually introducing eggs for a luxurious consistency. Incorporate vanilla, sour cream, and flour, blending until smooth and homogeneous.
- Peach Compote Crafting: Simmer peaches with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, transforming them into a rich, concentrated sauce. Thicken the mixture with cornstarch, developing deep, warm flavors.
- Streusel Topping Formation: Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Integrate cold butter using fingertips until the mixture achieves a coarse, crumbly texture reminiscent of sandy terrain.
- Baking and Assembly: Pour cheesecake batter into the pre-baked crust with a gentle, even touch. Bake until edges set and center maintains a subtle wobble. Cool gradually to preserve delicate structure.
- Final Embellishment: Drape the chilled cheesecake with spiced peach compote, ensuring complete coverage. Scatter streusel topping generously, then return to the oven to achieve a golden, crisp finish.
- Serving Preparation: Refrigerate the dessert for several hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to stabilize. When serving, slice with precision and optionally adorn with whipped cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Cheesecake: Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain a smooth, crack-free surface. Overmixing incorporates excess air, causing structural breaks during baking.
- Control Moisture in Streusel: Keep butter extremely cold and work quickly when creating the topping to achieve a crisp, non-soggy texture. Warm butter leads to dense, clumpy streusel.
- Master Peach Compote Consistency: Simmer peaches slowly and stir frequently to prevent burning. Use cornstarch sparingly to thicken without creating a gluey, artificial texture.
- Optimize Baking Temperature: Start baking at a higher temperature, then reduce heat to ensure even cooking. Use a water bath or place a pan of water in the oven to create humid environment, preventing cheesecake from drying out or cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg