Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in these mini peach cobbler cheesecakes, blending creamy richness with Southern comfort. Crumbly graham crust and juicy peaches create a delightful dessert perfect for sharing with friends on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1/2 cup peaches, diced (fresh or well-drained canned)
- Optional: fresh peach slices
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (163C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture reaches a sandy consistency.
- Distribute approximately 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin cup, pressing firmly to create a solid base.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully integrated.
- Delicately fold diced peaches into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the cheesecake batter.
- Create cobbler topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Use a fork or pastry cutter to incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Generously sprinkle the cobbler topping over each cheesecake portion.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until centers stabilize and tops turn golden brown.
- Allow cheesecakes to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to set completely.
- Enhance serving with a dollop of whipped cream, a light dusting of cinnamon sugar, and an optional fresh peach slice.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful treats.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar content to create a lighter, more health-conscious version of these mini cheesecakes.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing and allowing ingredients to reach room temperature before blending.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of almond extract or a pinch of nutmeg to complement the peach’s natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg