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Fresh Red White Blue Layered Cheesecake Parfait

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect for summer parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and drained
  • Optional: 1 tbsp granulated sugar or honey for macerating berries
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon if using. Mix until evenly coated and slightly moist. Set aside.
  2. Optional: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar or honey and let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Add lemon juice and mix briefly.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  5. Layer parfaits starting with about 2 tbsp graham cracker crust at the bottom of each serving glass, followed by about 3 tbsp cheesecake mixture, then a layer of macerated strawberries, another cheesecake layer, fresh blueberries on top, and finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
  6. Refrigerate parfaits for at least 1 hour to set and meld flavors before serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing to avoid lumps. Use a light hand when folding whipped cream into cream cheese to keep the mixture airy. Macerate strawberries with sugar or honey for juicier berry layers. Chill parfaits at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture. Can prepare cheesecake layer and crust a day ahead. Use clear glassware for best presentation.

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Keywords: cheesecake parfait, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, layered parfait, red white blue dessert, easy cheesecake, no bake dessert

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