Description
Indulge in the Easy Elegance of No Bake Cheesecake Parfait with Cherry Pie Filling. This effortless dessert combines layers of creamy cheesecake, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and sweet cherry pie filling, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best results)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Make the Crust Layer: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until airy.
- Assemble the Parfaits: In serving glasses, layer the graham cracker crust, cheesecake filling, and cherry pie filling. Repeat layers as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Top with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, or fresh cherries for presentation.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese. You can also experiment with different fruit fillings or cookie bases to customize the parfaits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg