Description
Sweet layers of creamy no-bake cheesecake parfait dance alongside luscious cherry pie filling, creating a dessert that delights with minimal effort. Rich, silky textures and bold fruit flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this elegant, effortless treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces or 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
Crust and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
Flavoring and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed graham crackers or white chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until achieving a consistent texture.
- Distribute the crumb mixture evenly across serving glasses, gently compacting to create a solid base layer.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Separately whisk heavy cream until it develops soft, billowy peaks.
- Delicately incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling.
- Carefully layer the creamy cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker foundation in each glass.
- Generously spread cherry pie filling atop the cheesecake layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Optional: Create additional layers by repeating the cheesecake and cherry filling sequence.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, enhance presentation by garnishing with optional toppings like fresh whipped cream, crushed graham cracker crumbs, or delicate white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using Greek yogurt instead of full-fat cream cheese or choosing low-sugar pie filling for a lighter dessert.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to prevent lumpy texture when mixing, ensuring a silky smooth cheesecake layer.
- Make parfaits ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, keeping the crust layer crisp by adding it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg