PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE

Peach Upside-Down Cheesecake image

I make this recipe every summer when peaches are ripe. Each year I improve the dessert with slight changes, and this version is the best one yet. -Kristin Olbert, Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium peaches, divided
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-in. round baking pan with parchment. Pour butter into prepared pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Slice 2 peaches and arrange in a single layer over brown sugar., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Chop remaining peach; fold into batter. Spoon over peach slices. Place cake pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 65-75 minutes. Remove cake pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.