Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Crust Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Mix in melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling Preparation
- In a large bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until just incorporated. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
Topping & Assembly
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- To make the crumble, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and rolled oats. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the peaches.
Baking and Cooling
- Wrap the outside of the springform pan with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place in a large roasting pan and add 1 inch of hot water for a water bath.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, until the edges are set but the center has a slight wobble.
- Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and water bath. Cool completely at room temperature. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Room Temperature is Key: Using cold ingredients will result in a lumpy cheesecake filling. Make sure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are all at room temperature.
Water Bath is Crucial: Don't skip the water bath! It's the best way to ensure your cheesecake bakes evenly and doesn't crack.
Chill Thoroughly: For the classic cheesecake texture and clean slices, the cheesecake must be chilled overnight.
Water Bath is Crucial: Don't skip the water bath! It's the best way to ensure your cheesecake bakes evenly and doesn't crack.
Chill Thoroughly: For the classic cheesecake texture and clean slices, the cheesecake must be chilled overnight.
