Two-Faced Cheesecake: Peach Cobbler and Strawberry Delight
A delightful blend of refreshing strawberries and sweet peaches in a visually stunning cheesecake, perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
- 3 packages cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
For the peach topping
- 2 cups canned peach slices (drained)
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the strawberry topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cups water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Peach Topping
- In a bowl, combine the peach slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss with crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Set this mixture aside.
Strawberry Topping
- In a saucepan, mix sliced strawberries and sugar.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and add it to the saucepan.
- Cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
Assembly
- Once the cheesecake has chilled, spread the peach cobbler mixture over half of the cheesecake.
- Spoon the strawberry topping over the other half. Decoratively arrange peach slices and strawberries on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature. Refrigerating the cheesecake for at least 4 hours allows flavors to meld. Experiment with different fruits for variations.