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Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits


  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd
  • sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • dark chocolate shavings for topping
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla cake mix crumbs (or vanilla wafers crushed)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (nonpareils, divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of four glasses; combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened, then cool completely; beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, and fold together; layer crust, cheesecake filling, and strawberry topping twice in glasses; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving chilled.
  2. Mix shortbread crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of four glasses, placing them in the refrigerator; beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, and fold together; layer cheesecake mixture and lemon curd twice in glasses; top with remaining filling and mint sprig; refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop and structure to firm up.
  3. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter, pressing firmly into the bottom of four glasses and chilling briefly; beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, and fold together; toss sliced strawberries with honey or maple syrup; layer chocolate cheesecake mixture and sweetened strawberries twice; finish with cocoa powder dusting and dark chocolate shavings; refrigerate for 45 minutes to stabilize layers.
  4. Mix vanilla cake crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; layer in glasses with cream cheese mixture and strawberries; top with remaining cream cheese mixture and sprinkles; refrigerate before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: These parfaits are versatile and can be customized with different fruits or toppings.