Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait (Printable Version)

Creamy cheesecake layers with fresh strawberries and cookie crumble, beautifully presented in cups.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake Layer

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Cookie Crumble

08 - About 8 digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Toss diced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl; let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Beat cream cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Layer cookie crumble at the bottom of each cup, then add cheesecake mixture, followed by macerated strawberries.
05 - Repeat the layering process once more, finishing with a strawberry layer on top.
06 - Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 1 hour to enhance texture before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely no-bake, so your kitchen stays cool and you finish in under twenty minutes.
  • Those crushed cookies hitting the creamy cheesecake layer create this magical texture contrast that feels indulgent.
  • You can make these the day before, which means less scrambling when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese won't blend smoothly and you'll have little chunks throughout.
  • Don't skip the maceration step with the strawberries—those ten minutes transform them from plain berries into something with actual syrup and depth.
  • Use clear cups so people can actually see those beautiful layers; it changes how the dessert feels entirely.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for five minutes before whipping the cheesecake mixture—it whips faster and holds more air.
  • If your strawberries taste bland, macerate them longer and consider adding a pinch of balsamic vinegar instead of just lemon juice; it's a game changer.
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