Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Stir graham crumbs, sugar, and salt with melted butter until the mixture looks like damp sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Keep it cold in the fridge while you mix the cream cheese.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until no streaks remain. Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Mash 1 cup raspberries with a fork to release juice, then spoon small dots over the filling and swirl with a knife. If desired, warm raspberry jam until pourable and drizzle before swirling.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Right before serving, slice peaches thin and, if necessary, toss with 1 tbsp sugar and let rest for 10 minutes. Arrange peach slices and extra raspberries over the cheesecake.
- Slice with a hot, dry knife for neat edges.
Notes
The cheesecake keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days without fruit. If fruit is added, consume within 2 days. Freeze without fruit topping if necessary.
