This has been the summer of peach desserts for me and I’m not done yet! Along with my Fresh Peach Galette, Peach Cobbler Pound Cake, Peach Crumb Bars, and creamy Fresh Peach Dessert, I decided I had to add just one more peach cobbler-inspired treat. We are not just topping a plain cheesecake with peach topping. Instead, we are layering peaches and cobbler crumble topping throughout the cheesecake so there are bits of peach cobbler in every bite! My peach cobbler cheesecake combined elements of many of my other desserts like my favorite New York-style cheesecake base and crust with the same crumble topping from my peach cobbler pound cake. It’s a total showstopper and the perfect finish to wow guests at your next summer dinner party. Perhaps the best part is that you can make it a day or two ahead and have it ready to go in the fridge for easy entertaining.
What You’ll Need
There are a few different pieces to this recipe – crust, filling, and topping – but none of them are difficult or even all that time consuming to make aside from cooling and chilling time.
Cream Cheese – Go for the full-fat variety for the best texture and flavor. Sugar – You will need both granulated sugar and brown sugar to make this cheesecake and the topping. Fresh Peaches – I highly recommend using ripe, fresh peaches for this recipe. Yes, you can make it with canned peaches that have been drained well or frozen peaches that have been thawed, but this is one of those recipes that I only make seasonally for the best results. Fresh Lemon Juice – This helps keep the peaches bright instead of browning once sliced and roasted. Eggs – Make sure to use room temperature eggs so they mix into the cheesecake batter well. Sour Cream – Adds a wonderful tang to the cheesecake that perfectly complements the peaches. Heavy Cream – I feel like this helps make my cheesecakes extra smooth and creamy instead of using just sour cream. Flour – After making many, many cheesecakes I have found that I get the most consistent results by adding a small amount of flour to my cheesecake batter. You also need flour for the crumble topping. Graham Crackers – I love a classic honey graham cracker crust on my cheesecakes but you could use Nilla Wafers or other cookies instead. I feel like Biscoff cookies or even gingersnaps could work well here, if you want a little more spice. Ground Cinnamon – Peaches and cinnamon are a wonderful flavor combination. The amount was carefully chosen to complement and highlight the peaches without overpowering them. Salted Butter – You’ll need this both for the crust as well as the buttery crumble topping.
Let’s Make a Peach Cheesecake!
Storing Leftover Cheesecake
You can store leftover cheesecake in the fridge for 4-5 days and it will still be good. If you have not topped your cheesecake with peaches, you can also get away with freezing slices of cheesecake for 2 months and letting them thaw completely in the fridge overnight before serving, but you will want to make the topping fresh. I don’t recommend freezing the topping because the peaches will end up limp and mushy and watery when thawed.
Substitutions and Variations
Add oats! Want to make more of a peach crisp version with a chewy peach crisp topping? Use equal parts old-fashioned oats and flour (¾ cup each) to make the topping. The rest of the ingredients can stay the same. Swap out peaches for other seasonal fruits. You can absolutely use this recipe to make a cheesecake with other similar fruits like plums, strawberries, or cherries. Add more spices. Feel free to boost the amount of cinnamon or use your favorite warm spice blend like apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice to make the crumble topping and roasted peaches if you want even more spice. Change the crust. You can use your favorite cookie to make the crust if honey grahams aren’t your jam. Nilla Wafers give a sweeter finish, Biscoff cookies have a rich, mild spice, and gingersnaps give a definite kick. Even golden Oreos will work. Make it gluten-free. You can easily make this cheesecake gluten-free by swapping the all-purpose flour for a one-to-one gluten-free substitute and using gluten free graham crackers.
