I love cheesecake. My favorites are my Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust. If those don’t tickle your fancy you can also check out my Sopapilla Cheesecake or Best Ever Cheesecake. Basically what I’m saying is, you’ve got options. The thing that’s hard about a regular cheesecake is the time that is involved with making one. Generally it has to cook for at least an hour, and then most recipes call for an hour or so of resting in the oven with the door closed plus most times an overnight refrigeration time. That’s a lot of dedication to have to wait so long to dive in. I like a dessert I can throw together and enjoy same day. Heck! I like to be able to stick a fork in it as soon as it comes out of the oven. Who needs cooling time {tell that to the roof of my mouth or tongue as I’ve burnt it several times}.
How about these parfaits huh? Not only are the adorable, they are perfectly portioned. Having a single-serve dessert like this helps me not eat the entire pan. I don’t know about you, but sometimes if there’s something I can’t keep my hands off, it’s much easier when it is divided in to single servings. You can use your favorite pie filling. I prefer cherry because to me when I think of cheesecake I automatically think of cherry topping. Of course you can have strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or any other kind of berry! The other great thing about these is they can easily be made-ahead for whatever occasion. Just keep them in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
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Cheesecake Parfaits
Not only are these Cheesecake Parfaits adorable, they are perfectly portioned. These no-bake parfaits are ready in a flash!
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 3 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp. graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp. cherry pie filling or your favorite
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and lime juice until smooth.
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In a small glass, place 1 tbsp. of graham cracker crumbs followed by 1/3 cream cheese mixture.
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Top with your favorite pie filling. For best results, refrigerate at least 30 minutes (but can be eaten immediately).
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Make sure your cream cheese has come to room temperature. If it hasn't you will not reach a creamy consistency but rather it will be lumpy and the lumps will be impossible to smooth out.
Adapted from The Food Network April 2011 Volume 4 Number 3
Want more great cheesecake recipes? Check out these favorites:
Copycat Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake // Tried and Tasty
Best Ever Cheesecake // Tried and Tasty
Mini Cherry Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups // Tried and Tasty
Pecan Pie Cheesecake // Tried and Tasty
I absolutely love how you layered the cheesecake parfaits in the video! They look so delicious and perfect for a quick dessert. Can’t wait to try making them myself – thanks for sharing such an easy recipe!
These so look so good. I love the cherry topping. Thank you for sharing them with us on Dare to Share. You are today’s Dare to Share Feature of the Day!
Yvonne
What a fun surprise, thank you so much!
These look so yummy! Bet they are just as yummy as a cheesecake too! Thanks for sharing at the party! Pinned ….
Yvonne
Yes they definitely are! Thanks for the Pinterest love!
Looks delicious! We’ve featured you on A little bird told me link party, hope you’ll stop by and link up again this week!
Yvonne
Thank you so much for the feature!!
Oh these look so good I had to pin for later, thanks for sharing =)
Yvonne
Awesome, thanks for stopping by to say hello!
julieinthemaking
Wow these look gorgeous. Perfect for Valentines Day. I love cheesecake but sometimes it’s the time that gets in the way (like you said) and this is FAB-U-LOUS!!
Julie
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Yvonne
Thank you! They ARE perfect for Valentine’s Day! So yummy, so easy!
Jessica
These sound so easy to make! They would be a great Valentine’s Day dessert!
Yvonne
They are SUPER easy and would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
These look so delicious! I love cheesecake and parfaits so these make the perfect combination!
Thank you for sharing on Inspire Me Monday. Have a wonderful week :)
Yvonne
I love cheesecake parfaits too – these are simply perfect! Hope you have a great week as well!
Kelly Nagy
This looks delicious!! Can you share where you found the glasses as well? Love them!!
Yvonne
It is delicious!! Yes, I got them at IKEA – aren’t they adorable??
farzana
how long does this take?
Yvonne
I’d say 20-25 minutes. No more than 30!
Oh, these look delicious! Leave the graham crackers off and they’re gluten free. Yum! Pinning!
Yvonne
There you go! A great way to enjoy it gluten free. Wahoo!
These are so pretty! I love the individual serving idea!
Yvonne
Thanks miss! I do too… for gluttons like me ;)
Linsy Patel
looks so tempting, love this individual portions.
Yvonne
It’s the best – I’m all about portion control!
I’m with you. This seems like the perfect way to have cheesecake! I will have to try this sometime when we have company. I don’t want to eat it all myself. :)
Yvonne
Yes, definitely make this when you have guests – they will love you forever!
LOVING your photography and these look so yummy! How did you get the nutrition facts? New widget or plugin? Love it! Pinned!
Yvonne
Thank you Kami! It’s the recipe card I’m using that provides the nutrition facts – it’s an estimate of course, but I figure something is better than nothing right?!
This looks amazing! After my sister-in-law had cheesecake at her wedding my husband and I don’t care to ever have it again but this looks like something we would both love. Yum! Pinned!
Yvonne
Thank you! I bet you would love it, you’ll have to give it a try sometime!
You and Jesseca are on the same wavelength today, but I love that this is in parfait form and not baked. GENIUS!I wish I could reach through the screen and eat some now!
Yvonne
I know right?! Great minds think alike! I wish I could send one through your screen :)
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Where is my spoon?! The texture of that cheesecake filling looks A-MA-ZING!
Yvonne
It is!!! You should make them!
Taralyn
I love cheesecake! Those are the perfect size.
Yvonne
Me too – and yes! They are so perfect being individual… I would eat the whole pan otherwise ;)