Ingredients
Pecans 1 1/2 cups (finely ground)
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup (for crust)
Unsalted butter 6 tablespoons (melted, for crust)
Salt 1/4 teaspoon (for crust)
Cream cheese 32 oz (4 blocks, softened)
Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups (for filling)
Sour cream 3/4 cup (room temperature)
Large eggs 4 (room temperature)
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
Fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Fresh peaches 3 large (peeled, pitted, diced)
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup (for peach swirl)
Water 2 tablespoons (for peach swirl)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Grind pecans in food processor until fine crumbs form. Combine with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until moistened. Press firmly into bottom of springform pan. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
3. For peach swirl: In a small saucepan, combine diced peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer over medium-low heat 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly thickened. Cool completely.
4. For filling: Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating on low until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix on low. Sprinkle in flour; mix until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
5. Assemble: Wrap springform pan with foil. Pour two-thirds of batter over crust. Dollop with peach mixture, then top with remaining batter. Gently swirl with a knife. Place in a roasting pan; pour hot water halfway up sides. Bake at 325°F for 60-80 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in with door ajar for 1 hour. Remove from water bath; cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are crucial for a smooth texture. Do not overmix after adding eggs to prevent cracking. The water bath helps ensure even baking. Chill thoroughly for best slicing. For variations: use frozen peaches (thawed and drained) or substitute other fruits. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes (plus cooling and chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 42
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 145
