Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait (Print Version)

Creamy cheesecake layers with fresh strawberries and crunchy cookie crumbs in elegant cups.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake Layer

01 - 8 oz 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 - 8 digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Toss diced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
03 - Beat cream cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon cookie crumble into the base of each cup, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling and a spoonful of macerated strawberries.
05 - Add a second layer of cookie crumble, cheesecake filling, and finish with strawberries on top.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve ideal texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks fancy but requires zero baking skills and practically assembles itself.
  • You can make it hours ahead and pull it from the fridge when you need to impress.
  • Every layer has a different texture, so each bite feels like a little surprise.
02 -
  • If the cream cheese is cold, it will stay lumpy no matter how long you beat it.
  • Don't skip macerating the strawberries or they'll taste like plain fruit instead of part of the dessert.
  • Clear cups show off the layers, but any small glass or jar works just as well.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl for a few minutes before whipping the filling so it comes together faster and fluffier.
  • If the strawberries are bland, a pinch of sugar and lemon juice will fix them every time.
  • Layer with a light hand so the cups don't look crammed, a little negative space makes them look more elegant.
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