Description
This cheesecake blends smooth cream cheese with sweet peaches and tart raspberries in a luscious swirl. Baked on a buttery graham crust and finished with fresh fruit and caramel, it’s the ultimate summer dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for extra firmness)
- 1 cup (150 g) raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup (150 g) diced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries and peach slices
- Caramel sauce (optional but heavenly)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until softened and juicy. Mash lightly, then strain to remove seeds if desired. Let cool completely before use.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, just until combined. If using, stir in cornstarch for extra structure.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust. Spoon some fruit mixture on top and swirl lightly with a knife. Add the remaining batter and swirl again with the rest of the fruit purée. Place the springform pan in a water bath (wrap base with foil). Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, consider using cornstarch.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg