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Delicious, easy and pretty no-bake cheesecake cups with a fresh peach and blueberry sunflower topping, perfect for summer entertaining or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • For the Glaze: 1 cup peaches, peeled and diced, then crushed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • For the Graham Crust: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • For the Cheesecake Layer: 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature (1/2 a standard 8oz brick)
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • For the Topping: 6-8 fresh peaches
  • 1/2 pint fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Combine crushed peeled peaches, sugar, cornstarch, and cold water in a saucepan; heat over medium, stirring frequently until it boils, reduce heat and cook until the sauce clears and thickens slightly, then strain through a fine sieve and cool to room temperature.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir in melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened, divide the mixture into serving cups and smooth into a layer, then chill in the fridge.
  3. Beat room-temperature cream cheese until smooth, add icing sugar and mix on low just to combine, then whip until silky.
  4. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and combined.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled graham crust in each cup, leaving about a 1/2 inch gap at the top; smooth the tops and wipe the glass edges clean if needed, then return the cups to the fridge.
  6. Slice unpeeled peaches into very thin slices (about 16 slices per cup).
  7. Arrange peach slices in pairs on each cup to form a sunflower petal pattern with the cut edges meeting in the center.
  8. Stir the cooled glaze and ensure it is room temperature or slightly chilled, then spoon about a quarter of the glaze over each cup to lightly coat the peach petals.
  9. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 or more, to let the glaze set and the filling firm.
  10. Just before serving, arrange a ring of fresh blueberries in the center of each peach sunflower.

Notes

Cover cups loosely with foil after the glaze has set (about 1 hour) to keep the tops fresh and prevent fridge odors., Thrift stores are great for finding pretty glassware for serving; if unavailable, white ramekins of similar size work well., Fruit substitutions: thin slices of strawberries, raspberries, nectarines, or plums., Crust substitutions: crushed digestive biscuits, buttery shortbread, or Oreo crumbs (reduce sugar and skip cinnamon if using Oreos)., Add vanilla extract or lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for flavor variation., Fold in Greek yogurt for a lighter filling (less rich)., Stabilize whipped cream with gelatin or commercial stabilizer if a firmer topping is needed., Can be made as a large trifle bowl dessert instead of individual cups., Make ahead: cheesecake filling can be prepared 1-2 days in advance, add fruit and glaze before serving., Consume leftovers within 1-2 days for best freshness.

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