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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling layered with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: strawberry sauce for drizzle

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Stir until all crumbs are moistened. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in thirds to keep the mixture airy and light.
  5. Hull and slice about 2 cups fresh strawberries into thin pieces. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
  6. Assemble the parfaits by spooning 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crust into the bottom of each serving glass. Add about 1/4 cup of cheesecake filling, then a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat layers, ending with strawberries on top.
  7. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the filling set.
  8. Just before serving, add a mint leaf or a drizzle of strawberry sauce for garnish.

Notes

If strawberries are frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid soggy parfaits. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or crushed nuts. Chill parfaits overnight for better flavor. Avoid overmixing whipped cream to keep filling airy. Let cream cheese soften fully before mixing.

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