LEMONADE CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits image

My friends like the tartness of the pink lemonade layer against the sweetness of the cheesecake layer. For a pretty look, I top the parfaits with crushed pomegranate seeds and lemon zest. -Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 parfaits.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
Dash salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.