The Cheesecake Tradition Continues

Real estate professionals across Metro Atlanta are on the lookout this week for the annual Peggy Slappey Properties cheesecake delivery, a Christmas tradition of gratitude, celebration, and sweet goodness.

Peggy Slappey Properties is a family-run real estate brokerage of over 40 years, and these cheesecakes come from the matriarch herself, Helen Barker, Peggy’s mother. A family recipe passed down through the generations, the cheesecakes were originally baked personally by Helen, known affectionately by family, friends, and all of PSP as "Mom Helen." The tradition began when she decided to hand a cake to her clients at closing along with their new set of house keys, way back in 1970.

Mom Helen was always known for her desserts – tall layer cakes, cream pies, and chocolate tortes – but there was something extra special about her cheesecakes. Each one was a work of art. Soon, she was catering luncheons, had her own storefront, and was delivering hundreds of desserts to restaurants, events, and yes, real estate clients. She would later write a cookbook, sold on Amazon.

When her health interfered with the business and forced her to close, her son-in-law, Mike Kelley, took over some of the baking responsibilities. Those real estate contacts then received their cheesecakes at Christmas, a sincere and delicious thank you for their business.

Today, the tradition continues, passed on to the next generation: Mike and Mary Kelley’s daughter, Sarah Davis, now bakes these cheesecakes each year with her family and sends them throughout Metro Atlanta. You can find her business online at Mom Helen's Heavenly Cheesecakes, where you can order your own personalized cake just in time for the holidays.

Today, the PSP cakes are delivered by the PSP elves themselves (our incredible agents) to every co-op agent and industry partner who bought or sold with PSP this year. Be on the lookout starting Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for your delicious slice of Christmas cheer!

These cheesecakes are an incredible part of the family’s passion for creativity, community, faith, and tradition. Mom Helen was a one-of-a-kind woman: strong, faith-filled, and so very talented. Each year the cheesecake tradition continues is a chance to remember her and the profound influence she had on every person she encountered.

We hope this holiday season finds you filled with joy, warmed by family and friendship, and made just a little sweeter by the PSP cheesecake on your table. Merry Christmas from all of us at Peggy Slappey Properties!

Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage celebrating just over 40 years in business.  From new home construction to resales and so much more, we are Georgia’s most service-centric real estate company. Our topmost goal is to enrich the lives of those we encounter, one story at a time.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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December 10, 2025