Description
Sweet layers of creamy no-bake strawberry cheesecake parfaits dance with delightful graham cracker crumbs and fresh berries. Summer dessert perfection delivers pure indulgence in elegant glasses that charm your senses with rich, smooth textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cream Base:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream / 240 ml heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream / 120 ml sour cream
Strawberry and Sweet Components:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries / 300 g strawberries
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar / 40 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract / 5 ml vanilla extract
Crust and Crumble Layer:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs / 180 g graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter / 57 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar / 25 g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat, then combine with graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar until thoroughly moistened and compact.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of individual serving glasses, creating a firm, even base layer, and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold sour cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a delicate, uniform consistency.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to preserve the airiness.
- Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then slice them into thin, uniform pieces.
- Toss sliced strawberries with powdered sugar, allowing them to macerate and release their natural juices for enhanced flavor.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface.
- Arrange macerated strawberry slices on top of the cream cheese layer, distributing them attractively across the parfaits.
- Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional graham cracker crumbs or fresh strawberry slices for extra visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to ensure the heavy cream whips up perfectly with maximum volume and stability.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and create a smoother, more consistent filling that blends effortlessly.
- Gently fold ingredients to maintain the light, airy texture of the whipped cream, which is crucial for achieving a delicate parfait consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by controlling the amount of powdered sugar when macerating strawberries, allowing you to customize the dessert’s overall sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg