Description
Delicious and visually appealing Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Parfaits, perfect for summer gatherings or patriotic celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among serving glasses, pressing it down to form a crust layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Layer the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust in each glass.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by a layer of blueberries.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of berries on top.
- Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- You can substitute the berries with your favorite fruits, such as raspberries or peaches, for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg