If you’re craving a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to devour, these Cheesecake Parfaits are your new best friend! Perfect for a quick sweet fix or a delightful treat to impress guests, these parfaits are a total crowd-pleaser.

They’re the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham crackers, and fresh fruit are ideal for a quick treat or a charming addition to any gathering.

Let’s go ahead and make these Cheesecake Parfaits to treat yourself and your loved ones.

How to Make Cheesecake Parfait

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 ½ cup Graham cracker crumbs, crushed
2 – 8 oz packages Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp Heavy Cream
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 ½ cup Fresh Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix)

Step by Step Guide

1. Line out your parfait containers. Fill each one with about 2 heaping tablespoons of crushed graham crackers.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Mix to combine well.

3. Add in the heavy cream and whip until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes on medium speed. Scrape the sides often.

4. Add in the vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix to combine.

5. Spoon the filling mixture into each trifle cup.

6. Top with the fresh fruit of your choice.

Storage:

Keep your parfaits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To keep the fruit fresh, add it just before serving.

And there you have it—your new favorite easy dessert is ready to enjoy. Perfect for any occasion, these Cheesecake Parfaits are sure to impress. Here you go!

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Graham cracker crumbs, crushed
2 – 8 oz packages Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp Heavy Cream
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 ½ cup Fresh Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix)

Instructions

Line out your parfait containers. Fill each one with about 2 heaping tablespoons of crushed graham crackers.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar. Mix to combine well.
Add in the heavy cream and whip until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes on medium speed. Scrape the sides often.
Add in the vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix to combine.
Spoon the filling mixture into each trifle cup.
Top with the fresh fruit of your choice.

Author: carlycampbell