No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits
No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits are a delightful dessert that combines layers of creamy cheesecake, vibrant raspberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This easy-to-make treat requires no baking and is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. Each spoonful offers a burst of flavor and texture that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream (freshly whipped)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until combined.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Layer the parfaits by adding a spoonful of graham cracker crust, followed by cheesecake filling and fresh raspberries. Repeat layers until glasses are filled.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving with extra raspberries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 212mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider drizzling raspberry sauce over your parfaits before serving. Substitute raspberries with other berries like strawberries or blueberries for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.