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Delicious Red White and Blue Cheesecake Parfaits

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A quick and easy 5-minute berry dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and crunchy graham crackers, perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham crackers, crushed
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine. In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until fully incorporated but still light and airy. If using, fold in lemon zest.
  2. Crush the Graham Crackers (5 minutes): Place graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form, or crush in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Berries (5 minutes): Wash fresh strawberries, hull and slice thinly. Rinse blueberries and pat dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
  4. Layer the Parfaits (10 minutes): In clear serving glasses, start with a tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs at the bottom. Add a generous spoonful of cheesecake filling, smoothing gently. Layer a mix of strawberries and blueberries on top, aiming for even distribution. Repeat layering once more or until glass is nearly full, finishing with berries and a sprinkle of crumbs on top.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and filling set slightly. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired before serving.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream to soft peaks to prevent grainy texture. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy layers. Prepare filling and crushed crackers a day ahead for convenience. Refrigerate parfaits at least 1 hour before serving. Not recommended to freeze. For dairy-free, swap cream cheese and heavy cream with vegan alternatives.

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Keywords: cheesecake parfaits, berry dessert, red white and blue dessert, easy summer dessert, patriotic dessert, no bake cheesecake, quick dessert

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