Peach Crumb Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/8 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 杻
Peaches:
2 1 lb bags of defrosted frozen peaches
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
Crumb:
8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 杻
1 1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz. cream cheese, softened 燎
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp flour or cornstarch
3 large eggs, room temp 讀
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1 Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Line and grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Lower oven temp to 325F 165C.
2 Prepare the Peaches: Toss the defrosted peach slices with lemon juice, sugars, and cornstarch. Cut most peaches in half for even distribution. Set aside.
3 Make the Crumb: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly and set aside.
4 Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and combine. Mix in flour or cornstarch, then add eggs one at a time. Add sour cream and vanilla. Be careful not to overmix.
5 Layer the Cheesecake:
Pour less than half of the cheesecake filling into the crust.
Layer with 1/4 of the peaches and 1/4 of the crumb.
Repeat with more peaches, then add remaining cheesecake filling and top with 1/2 of the crumb. Save remaining peaches and crumb in the fridge. 籠
6 Bake: Wrap the pan with foil, place in a roasting pan filled halfway with hot water. Bake for 90 minutes. Once done, leave the oven door cracked open for 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake, cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
7 Finish and Serve:
Roast leftover peaches at 400F 200C for 12-15 minutes.
Microwave remaining crumb for 45 seconds. Top cheesecake with roasted peaches and remaining crumb.
Optional: add whipped cream.
Slice and enjoy! 籠
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