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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until evenly coated and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until silky and airy.
  6. Assemble the parfaits by layering graham cracker crust (about 2 tablespoons) at the bottom of serving glasses, followed by cheesecake filling, then macerated strawberries with juice. Repeat layers and finish with a strawberry topping.
  7. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld and textures set.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mixture airy. Macerate strawberries for 10 minutes to release juices but avoid over-macerating to prevent watery parfait. Assemble shortly before serving or refrigerate covered to avoid fridge odors.

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Keywords: no-bake, strawberry, cheesecake, parfait, summer dessert, easy dessert, quick dessert, creamy, graham cracker

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