No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Delightful no-bake parfaits with layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 sleeve graham crackers (or 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Two 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
- 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries by washing and slicing them, then macerate with sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the Graham Cracker Base by crushing the crackers and mixing with melted butter.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling by beating cream cheese and adding sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until fluffy.
- Layer the Parfaits in cups with graham cracker mixture, cheesecake filling, and macerated strawberries, repeating layers until filled.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours to set.
- Serve and enjoy your delightful parfaits, optionally garnished with whipped cream or mint.
Notes
Make these parfaits a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Keep covered in the fridge until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, no-bake dessert, parfaits, summer treats, easy desserts