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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Delicious No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits in 15 Minutes

Refreshing No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits, an easy-to-make dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Parfait Layers
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Sweet and ripe strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Used to macerate strawberries
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing
  • 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk Adds rich creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste or Extract Essential for classic flavor
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers (or crumbs) Provides a buttery, crunchy base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Binds the graham cracker crumbs
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Adds zesty freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • clear serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Strawberries: Remove stems from strawberries and cut into small pieces. Combine with granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Allow to macerate for about 15 minutes.
  2. Make Graham Cracker Crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter in a bowl until combined.
  3. Whip Cheesecake Mixture: In a bowl, add softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Assemble Parfaits: Layer cheesecake mixture, graham cracker crust, and macerated strawberries in serving glasses.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for about one hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Opt for ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Chill time is important to set the layers and enhance flavor.

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