Best Cheesecake Parfaits Recipes

CHEESECAKE BERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., In each of 2 parfait glasses, layer a fourth of the cream cheese mixture and a fourth of the berries. Repeat layers. Top with additional whipped topping if desired. Chill until serving.

EASY NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons heavy cream and 5 tablespoons sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and the lemon juice and zest. Beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk together the remaining 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the sour cream in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment) on high speed until soft peaks form.
• Add a layer of crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each parfait glass. Top the graham crackers with a layer of the cheesecake, then a layer of fruit (see Cook's Note). Top each parfait with a dollop of the whipped cream and serve.

EASY BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until blended; fold in whipped topping., Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs into each of 2 glasses or dessert dishes. Layer each with 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture, 1/4 cup raspberries and 1/4 cup blueberries; repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. , In two parfait glasses, layer a fourth of the sliced strawberry mixture, cake cubes and cream mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each parfait with two strawberry halves.

BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Whisk in 1 cup COOL WHIP until blended.
• Layer half each of the wafers, berries and pudding mixture in 8 parfait glasses. Repeat layers.
• Top with remaining COOL WHIP.

PHILADELPHIA CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, sugar, milk, lemon zest and juice in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP.
• Reserve about 3 Tbsp. cookie crumbs. Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the remaining cookie crumbs into each of 10 parfait glasses; top with 2 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture. Cover with layers of strawberries, remaining cookie crumbs, remaining cream cheese mixture and blueberries.
• Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON CHEESECAKE MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatine over combined lemon juice and water in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or until gelatine is completely dissolved when stirred. Cool 3 min.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add gelatine mixture; beat until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP and lemon zest.
• Press cookie crumbs onto bottoms of 6 (4-oz.) jars; top with layers of blueberries, blueberry jam and cream cheese mixture. Cover with lids.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• 1. Place cookies into a small resealable plastic bag. Using a mallet or rolling pin, crush cookies; set aside.
• 2. In a large chilled bowl, place the whipping cream, orange juice and cheesecake pudding and pie filling. Using a hand mixer, beat slowly until combined, about 30 seconds.
• 3. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes. Scraping bowl occasionally.
• 4. Using 2 (8-ounce) martini glasses (or parfait glasses), begin layering the parfaits. Place about 1/2 tablespoon of the crushed cookies into the bottom of the glasses.
• 5. Top with 1 teaspoon fudge sauce.
• 6. Top with 1/3 cup cheesecake mixture.
• 7. Then 1 tablespoon crushed cookies.
• 8. Next, 1 tablespoon of the fudge.
• 9. Add 2/3 cup cheesecake mixture, then remaining crushed cookies.
• 10. Can be eaten immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

MIXED BERRY CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In blender, place milk, cream cheese and contents of smoothie pouch. Cover; blend on high speed 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stopping to scrape sides as necessary, until smooth.
• Pour about 1/2 cup mixture in each of 2 glasses. Top each with about 1/4 cup strawberries and 1 heaping tablespoonful crushed granola bar. Repeat. Top with whipped topping. Serve immediately.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON CHEESECAKE MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatine over combined lemon juice and water in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or until gelatine is completely dissolved when stirred. Cool 3 min.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add gelatine mixture; beat until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP and lemon zest.
• Press cookie crumbs onto bottoms of 6 (4-oz.) jars; top with layers of blueberries, blueberry jam and cream cheese mixture. Cover with lids.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 3 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons heavy cream. Put a heaping teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs in each glass. Top with the cream cheese mixture, chopped canned or fresh pears and sliced crystallized ginger.

PHILADELPHIA CHEESECAKE CREME BERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients until blended.
• Layer fruit in 6 dessert dishes alternately with Neufchatel mixture.

PATRIOTIC CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat the Neufchatel, yogurt and sour cream with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and beat again until smooth.
• Combine the crumbled cookies and cereals together in a small bowl.
• Build the parfaits: Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses or wine goblets. Add a layer of fruit, followed by a second layer of the cheesecake mixture; top with a layer of the crumbs. Repeat. Arrange a final layer of berries on top, place a decorative dollop of the last of the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle with the crumbs.

S'MORES CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Cut into about 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in yogurt, marshmallow creme and sugar (if you feel like the filling needs to be sweeter). Spoon cream cheese mixture into decorating bag or resealable food-storage plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
• Place chopped chocolate in another medium bowl. In very small saucepan, gently heat whipping cream over medium-low heat or in microwavable bowl, microwave on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until hot and steaming. Pour hot cream over chocolate; beat with whisk until a smooth and glossy ganache forms.
• In small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted coconut oil until combined.
• In 4 to 8 cups or jars, layer cracker mixture, cream cheese mixture, brownies cubes and ganache. (If desired, spoon additional marshmallow creme, a sprinkle of graham crumbs, or add a few chunks of brownie to the top for garnish.)
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in yogurt. , In four dessert glasses or bowls, alternate layers of berries, cream cheese mixture and cracker crumbs. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, prepare graham cracker crumbs from mix, according to package directions.
• Set aside.
• In medium bowl, prepare cheesecake filling according to package directions; add the lemon rind and mix well.
• Spoon half the graham cracker crumbs into 6 parfait glasses.
• Then layer some cheesecake filling, some cherry pie filling, more crumbs, remaining cheesecake filling and finally the remaining cherry pie filling in each glass.
• Sprinkle 1 tsp slivered almonds on top of each parfait and chill until serving time.

LEMON-BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and yogurt in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add honey and lemon juice; mix well. Gently stir in COOL WHIP.
• Spoon graham crumbs evenly into 4 dessert glasses, top with cream cheese mixture and blueberries. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
• Refrigerate 20 min.

BERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• BEAT cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Whisk in 1 cup COOL WHIP. LAYER half each of wafers, berries and pudding mixture in 8 parfait glasses. Repeat layers. TOP with remaining COOL WHIP.

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
• In two parfait glasses, layer a fourth of the sliced strawberry mixture, cake cubes and cream mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each parfait with two strawberry halves.

LEMONADE CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Divide graham crackers among six dessert dishes. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle 1 envelope of gelatin over cream mixture; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and vanilla. Pour into glasses over graham crackers, about 1/2 cup in each. Cover and refrigerate until firm., In a small saucepan, combine the water, grenadine, salt and remaining sugar and lemon juice. Sprinkle remaining gelatin over water mixture; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. Pour 2 tablespoons mixture into each parfait glass. Cover and refrigerate until firm. , Refrigerate remaining grenadine mixture until syrupy, about 30 minutes. With a hand mixer, beat until frothy. Divide among glasses. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Garnish with remaining lemon zest.