This easy no bake cheesecake is flavored with Dulce de Leche and topped with caramelized peaches.
Tonight Eric was telling Charlotte her nightly Star Wars story. (Yes, really.) He said, “And then Darth Vader told Luke who his father was. And Luke said Noooooo!”
Never will you hear the phrase, “Luke I am your father” in this house. Oh no. I get in trouble whenever I mention Luke’s paternity when Charlotte is within earshot. Santa Claus? Fake. Easter Bunny? Whatevs. The identity of Luke’s father? Oh heeeeck no. Our children are definitely bound for the “popular kid” life track, I think.
So cheesecake. Are you a fan? If not, RUN. I’ve got over 60 recipes for you today, from all over the blogosphere. Roxana over at Roxana’s Home Baking thought it would be a fun idea if we all posted cheesecake on the same day. (I think it’s National Cheesecake Day or something? Whatever, I don’t know, everyday is cheesecake day in my book.)
I have to say I’m pretty freaking excited about how mine turned out. I added an entire can of Dulce de Leche to a no bake cheesecake. Then I fried peaches in butter and sugar until they got all caramel-y and put them on top.
I’m telling you guys, I have dreams about this cheesecake. I’m not even kidding. It’s probably one of my favorite cheesecakes I’ve ever had. Plus it’s perfect for summer because you only have to bake the crust, 10 minutes tops. If you make this let me know so that we can freak out about it together.
Be sure to check out some of the other amazing cheesecake-ness going on today!
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- White Chocolate Cheesecake with Macadamia Nuts and Caramel from Taste and Tell
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No Bake Cheesecakes:
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- No-Bake Berry Cheesecake from Food Lust People Love
- No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake from You Made That?
- No Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Caramelized Peaches from The Food Charlatan
- No-Bake Limoncello Cheesecake from Cake Duchess
- No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake from White Lights on Wednesday
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- Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Nutter Butter Crust from Crazy for Crust
No Bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Caramelized Peaches
Makes one 9-inch cheesecake, serves 8-10 adjust servingsIngredients
For the crust
- 46 vanilla wafers, about 6 ounces
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
For the cheesecake
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 13-ounce can Dulce de Leche (I used Nestle La Lechera)
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 large peaches (not too overripe)
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar, or more
Instructions
- Make the crust first. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse cookies until finely ground (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Add sugar, salt, and butter and pulse until it looks like wet sand. Scrape the sides if necessary.
- Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to firmly press crumb mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9 (or 9-1/2) inch springform pan.
- Bake until crust is dry and set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Stick it in the freezer or the fridge to speed this up if you want.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat cream cheese on high until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the can of Dulce de Leche; beat until smooth, scraping down sides.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat cream and powdered sugar on high until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, stir about one-third of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, then fold in remainder. It should be fully incorporated, but try hard not to overwork it.
- Transfer to crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover tightly and refrigerate until firm, 3 hours (or up to 2 days).
- Peel* and slice the peaches. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. When the butter is hot, add as many peach slices (cut side down) that will fit. Work in batches if you need to--the peaches should not touch each other. Leave plenty of space or they will steam and not caramelize. Cook the peaches for about 1 minute without stirring.
- Sprinkle the peaches with 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar, enough to cover the peaches in the pan. Flip each peach so that the sugar is on the bottom. Cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Sprinkle with more brown sugar and flip to brown the other side.
- The brown sugar should bubble up around the peach. If there is too much peach liquid around the peach, then it will not caramelize or bubble. Move it to a drier spot on the pan and add more sugar.
- Remove the caramelized peaches to a wax-paper lined sheet pan. Let cool complete. I put mine in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Arrange the caramelized peaches on the cheesecake just before serving. If they don't all fit on top, serve the remainder on the side.
by The Food Charlatan
Source: The Food Charlatan, adapted from this Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears.
Use a measuring cup or glass to press in the crust. Spoons are for idiots. (like me, until a couple weeks ago)
Be gentle when you fold in the whipped cream. You don’t want it to get all sad and deflated.
I seriously could probably eat this entire can with a spoon.
Blanch your peaches. It’s so easy, and then you don’t have to bust out the peeler if you get a stubborn peach.
In the picture on the right, the peaches on the outside of the pan are not caramelizing very well. Only the ones in the center that are getting nice and bubbly. Either move your peaches to a drier spot on the pan or you could probably try soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel.
They will look like this when they are properly caramelized.
My friend Dorothy over at Crazy for Crust has a DIY Dulce de Leche recipe if you feel like going the homemade route!
Just in case that wasn’t enough cheesecake:
Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears
No Bake Cheesecake Parfait Bar
In case you missed it last week, Blackberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says
The peaches on your cheesecake…. OH MY!!! I think I could just eat them all off the top of the cheesecake!! SO GOOD!
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Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I’m not usually known for stealing, but I’m about to haul away with this cake. Seriously, look at those peaches. Pinned.
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Sarah says
Cheesecake…beverages?? Woah. I mean I know this is ‘Murica, but that’s crazy. Please sign me up. Especially for the carmelized peaches.
Peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
Absolutely beautiful dessert!
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Emily @ Table + Hearth says
Dulche de Leche AAAAND carmelized peaches!! Yesssssss. I will be making this and I will tell you so we can freak out about it together.
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Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I don’t know what I love most about this cheesecake. The dulce de leche or the caramelized peaches! I think I should eat all the cheesecake all by myself until I decide which part is the best!
Thanks for joining us, Karen!
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Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Karen! I can’t get over how beautiful this cheesecake is! And thank you thank you for making this no bake. It is so dang hot at my house I can’t stand the idea of turning on my oven for longer than a few minutes. And you’re so right, every day is cheesecake day for me too : )
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Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
The caramelized peaches are calling my name and don’t even get me started on this cheesecake. I am dying over here – it looks seriously delish, Karen.
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Crystal | Apples & Sparkle says
Wow, this cheesecake sounds great! I love your Star Wars story, I had to become a major Star Wars geek for a couple of years when my boys were super into it, my husband is a pretty big fan. Once he and I took a trip out of town together, so we could go see “Star Wars in concert” which is basically an orchestra playing various bits of the soundtracks. I tried really hard to get a photo with Boba Fett, but alas, my fangirl never got to realize that dream. ; )
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The Food Charlatan says
Oh. my. gosh. An orchestra playing Star Wars? My husband, as a former band geek, would probably die of happiness.
Katya @ Little Broken says
Karen this looks awesome! I just want to grab it through the screen :)
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Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Beautiful! I love the flavor combo!
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Chels says
I’m going to have to make this. It just looks way to good to resist!
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Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
I haven’t even made this yet and I’d like to freak out about it together! YUUUUUUUUM.
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Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
I’m lovin cheesecake day! I love this combination of dulce de leche and peaches.
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Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says
Those peaches are to die for! Not sure they would ever make it to the top of the cheesecake at my house!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
“I added an entire can of Dulce de Leche to a no bake cheesecake. Then I fried peaches in butter and sugar until they got all caramel-y and put them on top.” <– Karen, I like the cut of your jib. Lady, this looks incredible. I love dulce de leche, I love buttery, sugary peaches, and every day SHOULD be cheesecake day! I need this in my life asap.
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Girl, I heart dulce de leche so much!! This cheesecake looks absolutely amazing! Pinned!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh my word how pretty! And peaches? I love it!!
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Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Um, wow. I don’t know if it gets better than this! Peaches and caramel are an unreal combination!
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Heather @ French Press says
well cheesecake of course is delicious, but those peaches…OMG I’m dying over here
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Liz says
Whoa, now this is what I call a showstopper! From the caramelly base to the gorgeous peach topping, it is a winner ALL the way!
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Shaina says
Would it be rude if I totally face-planted right into those caramelized peaches?! They look so incredible it’s really hard not to lick my screen…
Consuelo | Honey & Figs says
Ok this cheesecake is the cutest I’ve ever seen and the flavor combo looks mind-blowing as well. I love dulce de leche mmmmm AND PEACHES! I seriously need a slice (or seven) right now! xx
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Coco in the Kitchen says
This looks luscious and I’m nuts about peaches.
Guess where I’m going after work? The supermarket!
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Tiff | http://tiffanybee.com says
FINAAALLLLyyyy making it on over to your blog! :) Just had to see the cheesecake in a larger resolution beyond a square on Insta!
Look, no one wants diabetes because it’s awful, but I want this all up on my tastebuds!! Cheesecake one day, veggie diet the next day with some exercise = no diabetes guilt right?! Ugh this looks wonderful & I’m going to have to try it so that we can freak out about it together. This recipe is genius & the pics are gorgeous. Can almost taste it; trying not to lick my screen.
Also, I love that your husband is reading Star Wars to your kids. Up next: HARRY POTTER. Well, honestly when I have kids, that’s what I’m reading to them. Star War is so cool now, so you really ARE training your kids to be part of that cool crowd. Plus, they have a mom that has awesome food so they’d probably beg your kids for slumber parties for the Star Wars & the cheesecake. Reading to your kids is really essential in helping them with language acquisition & brain development, so whether you’re reading them an article from TIME or Star Wars or the Hungry Hungry Caterpillar, it’s so good for them. Truly raising your kids right with the tomatoes & the Star Wars & the cheesecake!
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Thalia @ butter and brioche says
never thought of doing a dulce de leche cheesecake before.. definitely missing out on something delicious. i wish you could cut me a slice right now!
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Laura Dembowski says
Such a beautiful cheesecake! I bet the peaches and dulce de leche pair so well together.
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Jennifer | Bake or Break says
This cheesecake kinda makes me want to weep. And, I mean that in a very, very good way.
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The Food Charlatan says
Haha Jennifer!! You make me laugh :)
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, the caramelized peaches?!!!! LOVE love love this cheesecake!
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cheri says
Hi Karen, love this cheesecake, even better it’s a no bake!
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Kelly says
Oh my wow!!! This cheesecake is gorgeous Karen!! Love love love that you added an entire can of dulce de leche to this no bake deliciousness! And the caramelized peaches look mouthwatering! Pinning!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Such a gorgeous cheesecake and the caramelized peaches makes it extra special! Gorgeous!
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Tara says
Love that this is no bake!! Love the caramelized peaches!! Love everything about this!!!
DebbieLB @ Kids, Cows & Grass says
OH MY! It took me a few days to have time to look at this recipe and I wish I had seen it before now–it would have allowed for more days to love this recipe! I WILL be making this recipe this week!! Screw the diet–AGAIN!
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The Food Charlatan says
Thanks Debbie! Can you believe I just made this again yesterday? I’m a little ridiculous I think. Let me know how it turns out!! So glad we got to meet at BlogHer!
kristie @ birchandwild.com says
Drool worthy photos! My goodness. I want to eat this entire cheesecake!
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Misty says
I finally had time to look at your cheesecake! It looks amazing, even to a non peach lover. Well I like fruit as long as you do absolutely nothing to it, I know weird! But this is to pretty and looks too good not to make. So Im thinking the next time I go to a friends I make this and make one little piece with a chocolate ganache drizzle for myself. haha Problem solved.
The Food Charlatan says
Chocolate ganache would be pretty fantastic on this too, I need to try that!
Immaculate says
Karen ,you had me at caramelized! I just finished making caramelized pineapple with rum this weekend. Now this.. The pictures really draw you in.
Holly Waterfall says
WOW!! Those peaches are absolutely beautiful. I love the creativity going on here. GORGEOUS dessert, and I’m definitely pinning to try it out myself!
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Terri/LoveandConfections says
I absolutely LOVE dulce de leche and need to use it more often in my desserts. This no bake cheesecake is so pretty.
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Priscilla says
My soul is drooling, looking at these pictures…. Can’t wait to make this – thanks for the recipe!
Britt says
Those peaches!! I need to give this a try.
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The Food Charlatan says
It’s so good Britt! Let me know if you try it out!
Jay says
Wow karen peaches and dulce de leche, that sounds like a delish combo! I think I might try this recipe for Easter!
The Food Charlatan says
It’s so good Jay! Let me know how it goes! It would be perfect for Easter.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
I finally got to make this no bake cheesecake with caramelized peaches this past weekend and it was such a hit!! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Can i post it on my blog? Thanks for sharing, Karen!
The Food Charlatan says
Hey Jill! I’m so glad you got to try it out! You may post the photo but not the recipe :) (Or you can, just rewrite it in your own words and include your own photos :)