Description
Delightful no-bake cheesecake parfait whisks cherry pie filling into a luscious layered dessert that promises pure indulgence. Sweet creamy textures mingle with tart cherry goodness, delivering a perfect treat you’ll savor to the last delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz or 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed graham crackers or white chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Thoroughly blend graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then distribute evenly across serving glasses, gently compacting the mixture to create a solid foundation.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Separately, whip heavy cream to soft peak stage, then delicately incorporate into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light, airy filling.
- Layering Technique: Elegantly layer the creamy cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker base, followed by a luscious cascade of cherry pie filling. For added indulgence, repeat the layering process, ensuring a visually appealing and decadent dessert.
- Chilling and Presentation: Refrigerate parfaits for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set. Prior to serving, enhance with optional garnishes like whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, or delicate white chocolate shavings for a sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely ground and evenly mixed with butter for a compact, stable crust layer that won’t crumble when eating.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, not stiff peaks, to maintain a light, airy texture that blends smoothly with cream cheese mixture.
- Keep ingredients like cream cheese at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, smooth cheesecake layer.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives or crushed nuts for gluten-sensitive diets, and use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg