Indulge in a heavenly Peach Shortbread Cheesecake!
This delightful treat is a symphony of flavors, featuring a luscious peach cream cheese filling, a buttery shortbread crust, and a perfect slice of fresh peach on top.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 packages (24 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh peach puree
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Fresh peach slices for garnish
• Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
. Gently fold in the peach puree and flour until well combined.
. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
. Once chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and garnish with fresh peach slices. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Enjoy this divine Peach Shortbread Cheesecake that’s sure to captivate your taste buds!
