Baked Peach Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
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1/8 cup light brown sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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2 pounds frozen peaches, thawed.
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1 tablespoon lemon juice.
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1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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2 teaspoons cornstarch.
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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1 1/3 cups flour.
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1/2 cup light brown sugar.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
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24 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 1/2 teaspoons flour or cornstarch.
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3 large eggs, room temperature.
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3/4 cup sour cream.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8-inch springform pan.
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Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into pan bottom and sides. Bake 10 minutes. Lower heat to 325°F.
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Mix peaches with lemon juice, sugars, and cornstarch. Cut most peaches in half, leaving some whole. Set aside.
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Mix melted butter, flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth (2 minutes). Mix in sugar and flour. Add eggs one at a time on low. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Don't overmix.
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Layer in pan: Half of cheesecake filling, a quarter of peaches, a quarter of crumb, another quarter of peaches, the rest of filling, and half of crumb. Save remaining peaches and crumb for later.
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Wrap pan in foil. Place in roasting pan with hot water halfway up sides.
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Bake 90 minutes. Don't open oven. Then crack door open for 30 minutes. Remove, cool for 30 minutes, then chill for 6 hours or overnight.
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Let cake stand 30-45 minutes. Roast remaining peaches at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. Warm remaining crumb 45 seconds in microwave. Top cake with roasted peaches and warm crumb.
# Notes:
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This layered cheesecake combines creamy filling with sweet peaches and buttery crumb topping. The water bath method ensures a crack-free, perfectly creamy texture. Works with both fresh and frozen peaches.