Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this delightful Savory Summer Berry and Peach Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, this cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling infused with honey, thyme, and a hint of black pepper. Finished with fresh peaches, mixed berries, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s a show-stopping dessert for any summer occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Topping:
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, black pepper, and thyme. Mix in eggs.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Top and serve: Top with peaches, berries, balsamic glaze, and thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake is a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
- For a more pronounced savory taste, consider adding extra black pepper or crumbled goat cheese as a topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
