No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and crumbly graham crackers create a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 sleeve graham crackers (or 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Two 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
- 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Rinse strawberries, remove stems, slice, and mix with sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the graham cracker base: Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter until it looks like wet sand.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
- Layer the parfaits: Start with graham cracker base, add cream cheese filling, then macerated strawberries, and repeat layers.
- Chill: Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy with a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
These parfaits are visually appealing and perfect for summer gatherings or fun family treats. Experiment with different fruit toppings or flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, strawberry parfait, cheesecake parfait