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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits: Effortless Summer Delight

Indulge in No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits that are creamy, fruity, and require no baking—perfect for summer days and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat for best texture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk can replace with vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste or Extract use pure extract for superior quality
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers may swap with crushed digestive biscuits
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter use plant-based substitute for vegan option
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries use ripe berries for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar can substitute with honey as a natural alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest do not skip; balances richness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice can use lime juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Hand Mixer
  • serving glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Hull and chop about two cups of fresh strawberries into small pieces. Combine with granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and let macerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Crush 1 ½ cups of graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted unsalted butter until resembles wet sand.
  3. Soften 8 ounces of cream cheese and blend until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, mixing until velvety.
  4. Layer the cheesecake filling, graham cracker crust, and macerated strawberries in serving glasses. Repeat layers until filled.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy within the first couple of days after preparation for optimal flavor and texture.

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