Description
Succulent peach cobbler topped cheesecake marries classic Southern dessert charm with creamy indulgence. Rich layers of tangy cheesecake and sweet caramelized peaches create a dessert so irresistible you’ll want to savor every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Peach Cobbler Topping:
- 4 large ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the pan’s base to create a compact crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, blending until the cheesecake mixture is completely uniform.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- For the peach cobbler topping, toss sliced peaches with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until well coated.
- Cut cold butter into the oats, creating a crumbly streusel-like mixture with a slightly rough texture.
- Sprinkle the oat and butter mixture over the cheesecake, then arrange the seasoned peach slices on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure proper setting.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Prevent Cracks: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat gently to minimize air incorporation, which can cause surface cracks during baking.
- Water Bath Alternative: Place a pan of hot water on the bottom oven rack to create humidity, helping the cheesecake bake more evenly and reducing cracking risk.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts for a celiac-friendly crust option.
- Fruit Flexibility: Substitute peaches with seasonal fruits like berries or nectarines to create exciting flavor variations while maintaining the cobbler-style topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg