Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

 

The benefits of peach:

Peach fruit is one of the most hydrating fruits rich in water, and it does not contain a lot of calories. Peach is characterized by its delicious taste and is suitable for hot days, and it has many important benefits for disease prevention because it contains a high percentage of all the nutrients needed for the body.

There are many health benefits of peaches for the body, skin, and hair, and the following are the most prominent of them:

The benefits of peaches for digestion

Among the benefits of peaches for the colon and digestive system:

• prevention of constipation and improvement of bowel movement; This is because one peach contains 2 grams of dietary fiber.
• Promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria inside the intestine, which improves digestive function.
• Peach tree flowers have also been known in traditional Chinese medicine to maintain the health and function of the digestive system. Peach flower extract is also available in Korea for the same purpose

The benefits of peaches for the prevention of cancer

Peaches help prevent cancer because they contain good amounts of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radical levels in cells and prevents their transformation into cancerous cells.

The benefits of peaches for the heart and reduce cholesterol

Containing peaches in dietary fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood cholesterol levels.

One of the benefits of peaches in reducing the risk of these diseases is the ability of some of its compounds to bind to bile acid, which is manufactured using cholesterol. Therefore, eating peaches increases the body's need to manufacture bile acid, thus consuming more cholesterol and lowering its levels in the blood.

The benefits of peaches for pressure patients

The relationship between peaches and pressure is positive, as peaches contain potassium in reducing the risk of high blood pressure and clots. An American study conducted in 2015 on experimental mice showed the ability of peach juice to reduce levels of the hormone angiotensin II (in English: Angiotensin II), which is responsible for muscle contraction in the walls of blood vessels and an increase in blood pressure.

The benefits of peaches for diabetics

There are many benefits of peaches for diabetics, as dietary fiber helps reduce the risk of high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance associated with diabetes.

The benefits of peaches for men

Peaches are rich in vitamin C, which helps improve blood flow and increase testosterone in men, both of which are important for sexual function.

In addition, one of the Korean studies conducted in 2017 showed the ability of peaches to increase the body’s disposal of nicotine through the urine of smokers. There are also many benefits of peaches for men in general because peaches contain many nutrients necessary for a healthy body.

Benefits of peaches for pregnant women

Peach is one of the fruits that can be eaten in moderate quantities during pregnancy due to the multiplicity of beneficial nutrients in it, as it is possible to eat peaches for a pregnant woman in the first months or other periods of pregnancy in moderate quantities without exposing the fetus to any danger.

Benefits of peach for the skin

The benefits of peaches are not limited to health benefits and disease prevention, but it is also beneficial for the skin, as it provides many benefits to it, such as:

• Promoting skin health: The high content of vitamin C in peaches promotes skin health and maintains its freshness, as vitamin C is an important nutrient and antioxidant to maintain the production of sufficient quantities of collagen protein, and collagen is one of the most important proteins that form the structure of the skin and skin, which It maintains its elasticity and prevents wrinkles from appearing.
• Prevention of sun damage: Peaches contain vitamin A, which helps protect the skin from the sun.
• Moisturizing the skin: One of the benefits of peaches for the skin is that the high water content in peaches helps maintain water levels in the skin and moisturize it, by preventing dehydration in the body.

Benefits of peach for hair

The vitamins and compounds in peaches help to compensate for the deficiency in them relatively, which helps in maintaining healthy hair when there is damage or hair loss resulting from a deficiency in one of the essential vitamins found in peaches.

Benefits of peach leaves

Peach leaves are not commonly used, but peach blossom tea is used in Chinese medicine for the digestive system as previously mentioned, and it may be available in the form of food products sold in commercial centers.

How to easily peel peaches: 

1. Choose fruits that are slightly soft, with a slightly squeezable skin, and free of black spots or pits.
2. Place a pot of water on the stove until it boils.
3. While you are waiting for the water to boil, take a bowl, fill it with ice cubes and add cold water.
4. Once the water boils, remove the pot from the heat and dip the peaches into the boiling water for about 45 seconds.
5. Carefully lift the peaches out of the boiling water with a spoon and dip the peaches into the bowl of water and ice; This is to stop any possible cooking of the fruit by boiling water.
6. Now peel off the peach skin slowly, and you will have a nicely peeled peach.
7. Dip it again in the ice bowl after peeling, in order to prevent the fruit from oxidizing and turning into a dark color, and thus you will have fully peeled peaches with minimal effort and without wasting any part of the fruit.

Ingredients

Peach Filling and Topping:

8 large peaches pitted, peeled and sliced 1/3-½ inch thick

½ cup Brown sugar

½ cup sugar

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 Tablespoons corn starch

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Graham Cracker Crust:

3 cups graham cracker crumbs

¾ cup unsalted butter-melted

Cheesecake Layer:

3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese-softened

¾ cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/3 cup sour cream

4 large eggs-slightly beaten

2 Tablespoons corn starch

Cobbler Topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter-cold and cut into small pieces

¼ cup boiling water

Instructions

Peach Filling and Topping:

In a large pot place sliced peaches and lemon juice. Add mixture of sugar, brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook over medium high heat 8-10 minutes or until the peaches become soft. Set aside to cool.

Graham Cracker Crust:

Line the bottom of 9 X 3 inches springform pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray. Then, wrap the springform pan with 2 large sheets of heavy- duty aluminum foil to make sure no water leaks in the pan during the baking in water bath. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

To make the crust, using a fork whisk together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until all evenly moistened. Then press the mixture in the bottom of springform pan and place in the fridge or freezer while making the filling.

Cheesecake Filling:

Beat together softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla, until smooth and creamy. Next, mix in sour cream and corn starch. Then add slightly beaten eggs and mix on low just to combine, do not overmix the batter.

Pour half of the mixture (about 2 ½ cups) over the crust and smooth the top. Place springform pan in large roasting pan, then pour hot water into the roasting pan, until it reaches halfway up the springform pan and bake 13-15 minutes, until the top is set.

Turn down the oven temperature to 350 F.

Remove the pan from the oven and arrange thin layer of peaches over cheesecake layer. Save leftovers of the peaches and sauce for serving.

Spoon remaining cheesecake layer over the peaches, smooth the top and place back in the oven. Bake about 40-45 minutes at 350 F, until the cheesecake is just slightly jiggly in the center.

Cobbler Topping:

While the cheesecake is baking, prepare cobbler topping. Stir together flour, brown sugar, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in cold butter with a fork. Add boiling water and stir, then set aside.

When the cheesecake is almost baked (the top is set ) remove it from the oven. Arrange layer of peaches on top, dollop the cobbler in lumps on top of the peaches and place back in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cobbler topping gets nice golden-brown color.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door crack open for one hour. Then, remove it from water bath and place to a cooling rack to cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator 4-6 hours or overnight.

When the cheesecake is cooled in the fridge, run a thin knife around the cake and release the ring from springform pan, then transfer the cake on a serving plate.

When ready to serve top the cake with remaining peaches and sauce. You can reheat the sauce before drizzling over the cake.

Store in the fridge.