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No-bake lemon cheesecake parfaits in parfait glasses on top of a plaid tablecloth.

Easy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits (No-Bake Recipe)


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  • Author: KJ & Company - Kate Poskochil
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits are an easy, no-bake dessert that will satisfy your cheesecake cravings. 

Bright and flavorful lemon zest brings a decadent cream cheese mixture to life with vibrant citrus notes. Layer with crumbled graham crackers for a light crunch.

Assemble your cheesecake parfaits in your favorite glasses, jars, or cups for an impressive dessert you can make in advance and serve grab-and-go style.

Top with bright, juicy berries. Creamy, tangy, and sweet. 🍋


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened 
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 package graham crackers, finely crushed (roughly 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • Raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the lemon zest. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with the butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. 
  3. Assemble the parfaits by layering the graham crackers and the lemon cheesecake mixture together in 7 oz parfait cups, ending with the cheesecake mixture. Should make about 5-6 parfaits depending on parfait cup size.
  4. Garnish with the raspberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar or extra lemon zest. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 566
  • Sugar: 43.5g
  • Sodium: 452mg
  • Fat: 34.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 59.8g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 98mg

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