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Perfect Red White and Blue Layered Cheesecake Parfaits

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A quick and easy no-bake patriotic dessert featuring layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh berries, and crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) blueberries
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar (optional, for macerating berries)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and clump together when pressed. Set aside.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and airy.
  4. Prepare the berries: Slice strawberries and rinse blueberries. If desired, toss berries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate, then drain excess juice.
  5. Assemble the parfaits: Spoon a layer of graham cracker crust into the bottom of each glass, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling, then strawberries, another cheesecake layer, blueberries, and finish with a dollop of cheesecake filling on top.
  6. Chill and serve: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and the cheesecake layer set. Garnish with whole berries or mint before serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Use gentle folding to keep filling light. Drain berries well to prevent soggy layers. Parfaits are best chilled for at least 2 hours but can be served after 1 hour if needed. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour and coconut oil. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.

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