Description
A creamy and refreshing summer berry and peach cheesecake that perfectly blends juicy peaches, sweet berries, and a rich cheesecake filling. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and a vibrant fruit topping, this cheesecake is a must-try for summer dessert lovers!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 large peach, sliced
- 2 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glazing)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press mixture into a greased springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice. Blend until creamy.
3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Turn off oven, crack the door slightly, and let cheesecake cool gradually before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
4️⃣ Add the Toppings:
- Arrange sliced peaches and berries over the cheesecake.
Optionally, heat apricot jam slightly and brush over the fruit for shine
Notes
- Prevent Cracks: Use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.
- Make Ahead: Can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Frozen Fruit Option: If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain excess liquid before adding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~25g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~40g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg