Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (or any preferred fruit)
- ¼ cup fruit preserves (optional for layering)
- Additional fruit or topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until well coated.
- Layer a spoonful of the graham cracker mixture at the bottom of serving glasses and press down to form a base.
- Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, being careful not to over-whip.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker layer in each glass, filling halfway.
- Add a layer of chopped strawberries (or your choice of fruit) over the cheesecake mixture and optional fruit preserves.
- Top with another layer of cheesecake mixture, filling glasses to the rim.
- Finish with graham cracker mixture or fresh fruit on top as a garnish.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a smoother cheesecake filling, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Avoid over-whipping the heavy cream and consider adding lemon juice or zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg