Ingredients:
For the Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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½ cup sour cream
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
For the Peach Cobbler Topping:
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4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches, drained)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup milk
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sugar and continue beating until combined.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust.
3. Prepare the Peach Cobbler Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter and milk until smooth.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the peach mixture evenly over the cheesecake batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler batter on top of the peaches, gently spreading to cover as much as possible.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the topping is golden brown.
- Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to cool gradually.
5. Chill and Serve:
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!