No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Recipe

No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 1 1/4 cups cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (15 oz) of peaches, diced (reserve some slices for topping)
• 1 packet of unflavored gelatin (or 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin)
• 1/4 cup hot water

For the Topping:

• Sliced peaches (from the can or fresh)
• Crushed nuts or graham cracker crumbs for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
   • Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
2. Prepare the Gelatin:
   • In a small bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir until fully dissolved, then set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
   • Add the vanilla extract and dissolved gelatin to the mixture, stirring until fully combined.
4. Add Peaches to the Filling:
   • Gently fold the diced peaches into the cheesecake filling. Make sure the pieces are evenly distributed throughout.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
   • Pour the peach cheesecake filling over the chilled graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Arrange the reserved peach slices in a decorative pattern on top of the cheesecake.
6. Chill the Cheesecake:
   • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Before serving, sprinkle the top with crushed nuts or additional graham cracker crumbs for texture. Slice and enjoy!

This no-bake peach cheesecake is light, creamy, and full of fruity flavor. It’s the perfect dessert for warm weather or when you want a refreshing and easy-to-make treat! Let me know if you need any variations or additional tips for this recipe!