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Summer Berry and Peach Cheesecake Recipe for Hot Days


  • Author: Lina Hart
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A velvety, chilled summer cheesecake with juicy peaches, mixed berries, and a buttery graham cracker crust — a fruity delight for any warm-weather occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 3 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until sandy.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes and cool while preparing the filling.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add sugar gradually, then eggs (one at a time), vanilla, sour cream, and lemon juice.
  7. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour filling over cooled crust.
  9. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 45–50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  10. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool for 30 minutes inside.
  11. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
  12. Arrange sliced peaches and berries on top.
  13. Optional: Warm apricot jam and brush over the fruit for a glossy finish.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze slices without fruit topping; add fresh topping after thawing.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: summer cheesecake, peach dessert, berry cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, fruit-topped cheesecake