Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- For the Peach Layer:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a food processor, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Mix the crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool while preparing the filling.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and continue beating until fully incorporated.
- Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon, blending until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
Prepare the Peach Layer
- In a separate bowl, toss sliced peaches with brown sugar and lemon juice.
- Evenly distribute the peaches over the cheesecake filling.
Make the Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and rolled oats.
- Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the peaches.
Bake and Cool
- Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Skip the bourbon and replace it with an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free graham crackers and replace flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or almonds to the streusel for extra crunch.
- Caramel Drizzle: Enhance the sweetness with a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- cooling time: 5 hours (includes refrigeration)
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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