No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

Cheesecake parfait with blueberry sauce layered in a glass jar next to fresh berries.

These no-bake cheesecake parfaits are made with a creamy cheesecake filling layered with crunchy graham cracker crumbs and the fruit of your choice. This dessert has a beautiful presentation and it can be customized based on your preferences.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 5

Chill time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings - 10

Calories 423kcal

Author Allison Mattina

Ingredients

Blueberry sauce*:

⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 generous cups fresh blueberries
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Graham cracker "crust":

1 cup of graham cracker crumbs made from approximately 8 whole crackers
2 tablespoons salted butter melted

Cheesecake filling:

⅔ cup chilled heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese at room temperature (I used reduced fat)
⅔ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Instructions

Blueberry sauce:

Combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. When the mixture is translucent and thickened, stir in the blueberries and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until about half of the berries have burst but some are still whole.
Off the heat, stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered bowl and refrigerate until cold.

Graham cracker “crust”:

Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

Cheesecake filling:

Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Place in the refrigerator.
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is fully combined.

Assembly:

Layer graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake filling, and blueberry sauce into individual serving dishes, jars, or glasses. Tip: place the cheesecake filling in a piping bag to easily add it into your glasses (no need for a piping tip). You can layer it however you'd like. Chill for at least four hours.

Notes

*You will need about 2 cups of fruit sauce or fruit compote. If you prefer strawberry, you can use this strawberry sauce recipe.

RECIPE TIPS

This recipe does require chill time, so plan ahead. I assemble these parfaits in the morning and serve them in the afternoon/evening.

Get a head start and make your fruit filling up to two days in advance.

Take a shortcut and use store bought pie filling for the fruit layer.

Assemble these parfaits in disposable plastic cups for easy clean up.

Stretch this recipe by serving it in small cups/glasses or dessert shooters.

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