These No-Bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits are not only delicious but have beautiful layers of graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake filling, and strawberries for the perfect balance.
They are super easy to put together with minimal effort to make a wonderful attention and hand grabber.
The best part is that they look fancy and stunning when served and nobody would be able to guess just how easy they are to make.
Everyone gets their own special servings with this tasty treat making it perfect for special occasions and even the holidays!
Want to learn how to make these delicious Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits? Then keep on reading!
Table of Contents
- What are Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits?
- What is the Difference Between a Parfait and a Trifle?
- What Else Can I Use for Crumb Base?
- What You Need to Make Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits at Home
- How to Make Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits (Step-by-Step)
- How to Store Leftover Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits
- More Single Serving Treats You'll Love
- Recipe Card
- No-Bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits (Party Friendly)
- Comments
What are Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits?
A Parfait is a deliciously sweet dessert that’s made of layered ingredients and served in a relatively tall glass to showcase the layers.
And this particular recipe is for Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits that have a delicious graham cracker crust layer, topped with a cheesecake filling, and topped with strawberries and kiwis.
It has an absolutely delicious flavor without even the need for vanilla extract! Simple ingredients shine through this delicious cheesecake parfait recipe.
What’s best is that these are no-bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits, meaning you don’t need to pop these in the oven at all! With no baking whatsoever, you’ll get tasty treats that you’ll absolutely love.
These no-bake cheesecake parfaits are here to win your heart, and I’m sure you’re going to love them!
What is the Difference Between a Parfait and a Trifle?
Parfaits are single-serving desserts that don't include a layer of cake.
A single, sizable trifle dish is used to present the trifle and serve it to everyone at the same time.
Plus, trifle has cake pieces in between the layers, whereas parfait doesn’t
What Else Can I Use for Crumb Base?
You can use just about any crushed cookie you like. You can also use vanilla wafers, or chocolate-flavored cookies such as chocolate graham cracker crumbs to customize it according to your own preferences.
What You Need to Make Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits at Home
Making these No Bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits is incredibly easy using readily available ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make them at home:
- Graham crackers: This will make the base of our parfait. You’ll need one small individual pack or 6 pieces for these individual treats.
- Cream cheese: To make our delicious cheesecake mixture, we’ll need some softened cream cheese. The better the quality, the better the taste!
- Sugar: You’ll need some regular granulated white sugar to lightly sweeten these parfaits to the right level! We’ll need ¼ cup or 4 tablespoon sugar.
- Heavy whipping cream: To make it perfectly creamy and delicious, we’ll be using some heavy whipping cream in our cheesecake mixture.
- Strawberries: This is one of the star ingredients in this recipe! We’ll be adding some chopped strawberries to make up our Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait.
- Kiwis: Kiwis go incredibly well with the beautiful flavor of strawberries. Since this is a Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait recipe, so it’s not strictly necessary but it definitely elevates the taste!
- Parfait cups with spoons: You’ll need a pack of 12 for this recipe. I purchased a big pack on Amazon and now keep it handy at all times. You can also use small mason jars instead.
How to Make Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits (Step-by-Step)
This is an incredibly fancy-looking dessert, but it’s super easy to make. Here’s what you need to do step by step to make it:
Start by crushing graham crackers in a food processor or by using a rolling pin (you can add a couple of tablespoons of melted butter to the crumbs for them not to be so powdery). Set it aside in a medium bowl until ready for use.
Next, rinse and cut the fruits into small pieces.
Time to make our cheesecake layer. In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy consistency and sugar granules are dissolved. Using a silicon spatula scrape the sides of a mixer bowl couple of times if necessary.
Next, add heavy cream, scrape the cream cheese off the sides of the mixer bowl, and start beating on low gradually increasing the mixing speed and beating it until smooth in texture for a minute or so.
How to Assemble Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits Cups
Let’s assemble it all! Add 2 tbsp. of crushed graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of each cup. Using these crushed cookies will give an incredible texture to the dessert.
Next, fill a 16" piping bag and 2A large round tip and pipe ¼ cup of the creamy cheesecake cream into each cup.
Top each cup with cut into small pieces strawberries and kiwis.
Fill a 14" piping bag and a 6B tip with the remaining creamy cheesecake cream and pipe a star on top of each fruit cup, and then sprinkle the cream star and fruits with the remaining graham cracker crumbs. You can also add a dollop of cream instead.
Insert the spoon into each Parfait cup, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
How to Store Leftover Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits
You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, but after that the cookie base will start getting soggy and so will the fruits.
More Single Serving Treats You'll Love
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- Berry Meringue Baskets
- Berry Greek Yogurt Granola Parfaits
- No Make Farmers Cheese Cheesecake Desserts
- Aquarium Jell-O Desserts
Recipe Card
No-Bake Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits (Party Friendly)
Ingredients
Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits Ingredients
- 1 small individual pack (or 6 pieces) - graham crackers
- 8 oz. - cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup - organic sugar
- 2 cups - heavy cream
- 3 - kiwis
- 8 oz. - fresh strawberries
- 12 - Parfait cups with spoons
- 14 " - pastry bag and Wilton #6B piping tip
- 16 " - pastry bag and Wilton #2A piping tip
Instructions
How to Make Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits
- Start by crushing graham crackers in a food processor or by using a rolling pin (you can add a couple of tablespoons of melted butter to the crumbs for them not to be so powdery). Set it aside in a medium bowl until ready for use.
- Next, rinse and cut the fruits into small pieces.
- Time to make our cheesecake layer. In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy consistency and sugar granules are dissolved. Using a silicon spatula scrape the sides of a mixer bowl couple of times if necessary.
- Next, add heavy cream, scrape the cream cheese off the sides of the mixer bowl, and start beating on low gradually increasing the mixing speed and beating it until smooth in texture for a minute or so.
How to Assemble Strawberry Kiwi Cheesecake Parfaits Cups
- Let’s assemble it all! Add 2 tbsp. of crushed graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of each cup. Using these crushed cookies will give an incredible texture to the dessert.
- Next, fill a a 16" piping bag and 2A large round tip and pipe ¼ cup of the creamy cheesecake cream into each cup.
- Top each cup with cut into small pieces strawberries and kiwis.
- Fill a 14" piping bag and a 6B tip with the remaining creamy cheesecake cream and pipe a star on top of each fruit cup, and then sprinkle the cream star and fruits with the remaining graham cracker crumbs. You can also add a dollop of cream instead.
- Insert the spoon into each parfait cup, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
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bat-el aronov says
Hi i wanna make this recipe, looks really good. I'm wondering can I use Rich's whip non dairy topping instead of the heavy cream? isn't it essentially the same thing since Rich whip is a whip topping? please let me know because i really want to make this, looks heavenly.
batel says
also, how many mini dessert cups does this recipe make? if i wanna make half of what it makes, i can easily split recipe in half correct?
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
This recipe makes about 12 cups (5.5 oz each).
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
I've never heard of Rich'd whip or ever used it. But if it's the same things then it should work. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Jalpa says
Love the recipe and great looking with out backing. I have a quick question; Can I make it ready a day before and refrigerate it for the next day use? Please advise as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your time and help.
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
Yes, you bet! They will taste just as good!
Sveta says
I made these for my daughters birthday and they were perfect!
I want to make them for a wedding this weekend, any tips on how far i advance I can make them??
Thank you!
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
That is so awesome! I already explained in the comment above to someone who was planning to make it for the wedding as well. Please read that comment. Thank you so much for trying out my recipe! 🙂
Jordyn says
How long do these stay good for? If I make them the evening before my sons birthday and keep in the fridge will they still be fine?
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
Yes, totally ok. I’ve made and stored them like that many times. I like to place them in a tall container with a lid to prevent the fruit from drying out. You may also cover the container with plastic food wrap if you don’t have tall enough container or container with a lid. I hope this helps. Happy birthday to your son!
Natasha says
It was really easy to make, and so so delicious. Thank you Valichka so much for the recipe ..
Valya @ Valya's Taste of Home says
Im happy to hear that you enjoyed making the recipe. Thank you for an amazing review! 🙂
Mary says
Beautiful dessert! One question though, can I use regular sugar instead of organic?
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Yes, totally ok.
Lauren says
I just tried making this and it is SUPER runny. Is this right? I did all the measurements according to the recipe.
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Did you soften the cream cheese in the microwave or on the countertop?
Tanya says
It looks beautiful! Just have a question, can I use chocolate graham crackers instead of vanilla ones? Thank you and blessings!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Yes, totally! That's a great idea!
Shellie p says
I love this recipe! I have one question. Can thisbe made a day before and still look and taste great?
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
It will taste the same, but the look will fade away a little, because the fruit will dry out and the crumbs will become wet. But if you need to make them a day ahead then keep them in the closed container after assembling, and sprinkle the crumbs before serving. I hope this helps. That was a great question, thank you for asking. ?
Peter says
This looks amazing, and easy to make too! Love it! 🙂
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thank you Peter! They are truly delicious and a huge party pleasure. Appreciate your review. ?
Nancy says
Such a gorgeous dessert!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
They are just as delicious. ? Thank you, Nancy! ?
Sharon says
Thank you so much for this lovely recipe! It looks divine and I'm sure I'll try it sometime soon as a birthday party dessert. 🙂
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thank you for such a sweet comment! You will love them!:)
Katie says
Love it! Gorgeous and true dessert decor!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thank you for kind words Katie! 🙂
Albert Bevia says
such a beautiful presentation on these parfaits, and they look so delicious! this is a great idea, and perfect for any type of gathering!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
They are truly delicious! Thank you for the review! 🙂
Nellie says
Wow! What a beautiful dessert! I will definitely make it for our New Year's party. Thank you for your recipes! Love them!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thanks Nellie! Let me know how you like it. It's always a hit at our parties. ?