Description
Indulgent Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits invite sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts into a world of creamy, layered delights. Silky cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and crumbly graham crackers create a delectable symphony that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Components:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Crust/Crumble Layer:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft the graham cracker foundation by pulverizing crackers and blending with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until achieving a moist, crumbly texture.
- Press the graham mixture into the bottom of serving glasses, creating a compact, even layer that will serve as the parfait’s crisp base.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth, then gently fold in greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, creating a luxurious, velvety cheesecake mixture.
- Prepare the blueberry compote by combining fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan, simmering over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and berries begin to burst.
- Allow the blueberry compote to cool completely, ensuring it reaches room temperature to prevent melting the cheesecake layer.
- Layer the cheesecake mixture atop the graham cracker base, using a piping bag or spoon to create an elegant, even distribution.
- Generously spoon the cooled blueberry compote over the cheesecake layer, allowing some berries to cascade down the glass sides for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, ensuring a chilled, refreshing dessert experience.
- Optional: Garnish with additional graham cracker crumbs or fresh blueberries just before serving to enhance presentation and texture.
Notes
- Optimize graham cracker base by ensuring fine, even crumbs for a consistently crunchy foundation that holds together perfectly.
- Prevent cheesecake mixture from becoming runny by using room temperature cream cheese and carefully folding ingredients to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Cool blueberry compote completely to maintain distinct layers and prevent unwanted color bleeding between components.
- Experiment with alternative berries like raspberries or strawberries for seasonal variations that keep the dessert exciting and adaptable to different flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg