Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 24 oz (680g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (180g) sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large (150g) eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
- 3 cups (450g) fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup (50g) honey
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (16g) cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until toasted, then set aside to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on the lowest setting just until combined to avoid incorporating excess air.
- Sift in cornstarch and fold in gently until smooth.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly inside the oven to prevent cracking.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare the topping by simmering diced peaches, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Allow peach reduction to cool completely before spreading evenly over the chilled cheesecake.