Name: Bourbon Peach Streusel Cheesecake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h 25 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup melted salted butter; 3 tbsp sugar; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 5 tbsp melted salted butter; 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature; 5 tbsp bourbon; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 3 1/2 cups sliced and peeled peaches (about 4 peaches); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp loosely packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Description

The Bourbon Peach Streusel Cheesecake is an ode to the sublime flavors of summer, where the warmth of bourbon meets the sweet tenderness of peaches, all nestled within a creamy, dreamy cheesecake body. The texture contrast between the smooth cheesecake, the crunchy streusel, and the soft, fragrant peaches creates a delightful experience with every bite. Topped with a light, cinnamon-infused whipped cream, this cheesecake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavor, texture, and aroma.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted salted butter
3 tbsp sugar
For the Cinnamon Streusel:

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
5 tbsp melted salted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
5 tbsp bourbon
4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Peaches:

3 1/2 cups sliced and peeled peaches (about 4 peaches)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp loosely packed light brown sugar
For the Whipped Cream:

1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep Work: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line and grease your springform pan for the crust.
Crust: Combine the crust ingredients, press into the pan, and bake. Then, set aside to cool.
Streusel: Mix the streusel ingredients and bake as directed. Allow it to cool for later use.
Cheesecake Filling: Blend the cheesecake filling ingredients together, carefully adding the eggs last to avoid overmixing.
Peaches: Toss the sliced peaches in cinnamon and brown sugar for that extra flavor.
Layering: Start by adding the cheesecake filling over the crust, followed by the seasoned peaches, and finish with a layer of unbaked streusel.
Baking: Use a water bath to bake the cheesecake, ensuring a moist and even cook.
Cooling & Decorating: Once baked, top the cheesecake with additional peaches and the baked streusel. After cooling, add a layer of whipped cream piped to perfection and sprinkled with streusel.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 459 kcal