Description
Creamy, fruity, and made for summer – this Summer Berry and Peach Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cheesecake filling, and a crown of vibrant fresh berries and peaches. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or sunny porch slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour filling into cooled crust. Smooth the top and tap pan gently to release air bubbles. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50–60 minutes, then let cool in oven for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with sliced peaches and fresh berries. For a glossy finish, warm apricot jam with a splash of water and brush over the fruit.
- Slice using a warm knife, serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture. Chill thoroughly before topping. For a no-bake version, skip baking the filling and chill for 6–8 hours until set.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg