Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait
This dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fresh, sweet vibrancy of strawberries in a layered treat that looks as great as it tastes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 pieces Strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar For macerating strawberries
- 1 sleeve Graham crackers Crushed for crust
- ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar For graham cracker crust
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (1 tub)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 4 pieces Strawberries, cut in half for garnish
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries - Begin by hulking and dicing 16 fresh strawberries. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Gently toss to combine, allowing the strawberries to macerate for about 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Make the Graham Cracker Crust - Crush your graham crackers into fine crumbs. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture - In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the thawed Cool Whip and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
- Step 4: Layer the Parfait - In serving glasses, start with a layer of graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of cream cheese mixture, and then a layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat the layers, finishing with cream cheese mixture on top.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve - Top each parfait with whipped cream or additional Cool Whip and garnish with halved strawberries. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Food Processor
- Serving Glasses
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 2-3 days.