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Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

A delicious and easy-to-make Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait that layers fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake filling, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 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 cream cheese, softened
  • 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla to the cream cheese, and mix until fully combined and creamy.
  5. In serving glasses or bowls, layer the graham cracker mixture, cheesecake filling, and marinated strawberries. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full.
  6. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
  • Feel free to substitute other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
  • This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.

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