Holly's Peach Flambe Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

• Splash brandy, preferably peach flavored
• 3 to 4 tablespoons butter
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups snickerdoodle cookies, crushed
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons peach schnapps
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 medium peaches, ripened, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 cup sugar
• For the crust
• Walnuts, optional
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted