Description
The ultimate summer baked goods dessert – this cheesecake blends creamy indulgence with the vibrant sweetness of fresh berries and peaches for a refreshing, seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp apricot jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Add vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust and bake for 45–50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes. Then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches. Warm apricot jam and brush over fruit for gloss (optional).
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Slice with knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Cool gradually to prevent cracking. Fruit topping should be added only after baking and chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: summer baked goods, cheesecake, berries, peaches, dessert