Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

A no-bake, layered dessert that’s creamy, fruity, and easy to assemble—perfect for parties or a quick treat.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the cheesecake layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

For the strawberry layer:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of berries)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the crust layer:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits), crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Optional toppings:

• Whipped cream
• Fresh mint
• Crushed graham crackers or white chocolate shavings

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the strawberries
   • Toss chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 10–15 minutes to macerate.
2. Make the cheesecake filling
   • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
   • Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture gently.
3. Prepare the crust
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
4. Assemble the parfaits
   • In a glass or jar, layer:
     1. Crust
     2. Cheesecake filling
     3. Strawberries
   • Repeat layers as desired.
5. Chill
   • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
6. Garnish and serve
   • Top with extra whipped cream, a few strawberry slices, and a sprinkle of crumbs or chocolate if desired.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Make it lighter: Use Greek yogurt or whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
• Mixed berry version: Swap strawberries for blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
• Mini versions: Serve in shot glasses for a party-friendly size.
• Make ahead: Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

If you want, I can also give a no-bake, sugar-free version that’s keto-friendly. Do you want me to do that?