Description
Smooth No Bake Caramelized Peach Cheesecake brings summer’s sweetest comfort straight to your dessert table without firing up the oven. Creamy layers of peach-infused magic create a delightful treat perfect for cool afternoons and relaxed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Produce:
- 2 ripe peaches
Dairy:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Mix 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 6 tbsp melted butter in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate the crust for exactly 15 minutes to help it set while you prepare the filling.
- Beat 16 oz cream cheese and ½ cup powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ cup sour cream to the cream cheese mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer at medium-high speed.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a clean spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
- Add 2 sliced ripe peaches to the pan, cooking for 5-7 minutes and stirring occasionally until they become soft and caramelized.
- Remove the peaches from heat and let them cool completely before topping the chilled cheesecake.
- Arrange the cooled caramelized peaches evenly across the top of the cheesecake.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans over the peaches for added texture and crunch.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top just before serving to enhance the dessert’s appearance and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese to guarantee a lusciously smooth and rich filling that sets perfectly.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the most stable texture and deepest flavor development.
- Drain caramelized peaches slightly before adding to prevent excess liquid from making the cheesecake soggy.
- Toast pecans briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg