Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 can (29 oz / 820g) peach slices in heavy syrup, drained
- 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved peach syrup
- 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to ensure it is tightly packed.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the base.
- Beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high until smooth and aerated (about 2 minutes).
- Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk while continuing to beat.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until the filling is uniform and glossy.
- Spread the mixture over the chilled crust using an offset spatula, smoothing the top until perfectly level.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the reserved peach syrup and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
- Simmer the syrup over medium heat until thickened into a glaze, then stir in the cinnamon and peach slices.
- Allow the peach glaze to cool slightly, then spoon it evenly over the cream layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set completely.