Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Who does not need a recipe for no-bake desserts? I’m always looking for no-bake dessert recipes especially, during the summer season. These Strawberry cheesecake parfaits are ideal for hot days because they do not require any baking at all.
These parfaits give a traditional cheesecake flavor, and you can make them in just sixty minutes. It’s a fantastic make-ahead dessert to share with friends and family.
Layers of crushed digestive biscuits, cheesecake filling, and homemade strawberry compote make up this no-bake parfait and it can be created in whatever glass or jar you prefer.
- 400 grams Strawberries
- 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Sugar (adjust accordingly)
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 200 grams Heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (adjust accordingly)
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Digestive biscuits (crushed)
- Step 1:
Remove strawberry stems and cut them into large chunks.
- Step 2:
- Put strawberries in a medium-sized saucepan along with sugar, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has melted.
- Cook the strawberries until they are soft, and their juices are thick.
*Do a taste test and add more sugar if required. - Step 3:
When the mixture begins to bubble and the syrup is thickened, remove it from the heat. Set aside to cool completely.
- Step 1:
- Beat heavy whipping cream at a slow speed. Once the cream starts to thicken up a bit add sifted icing sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Beat again on slow speed until everything is incorporated.
*Adjust the amount of icing sugar and lemon juice accordingly. You can add a tsp more of lemon juice for a pronounced flavor. - Step 2:
- Increase the speed and beat until soft peaks are formed.
- Then add cream cheese and beat for 30 seconds or just until combined.
- Step 3:
Transfer this mixture into a piping bag.
Place digestive biscuits into a food processor, and pulse until ground into fine crumbs.
*You can use a rolling pin to crush the biscuits if you don't have a food processor.- To assemble strawberry cheesecake parfaits:
- Place a teaspoon of the crushed digestive biscuits into the bottom of a glass.
- Evenly spoon or pipe cheesecake filling into each glass.
- Then put two spoonful of strawberry compote.
- Pipe another layer of cheesecake filling and garnish with a strawberry and mint leaves.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 404
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.1g41%
- Saturated Fat 14.6g73%
- Cholesterol 78mg26%
- Sodium 193mg9%
- Potassium 191mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.4g14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 30.8g
- Protein 4.7g10%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.