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The combination of creamy cheesecake, crunchy graham crackers, and sweet cherry topping is simply irresistible.
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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits (Easy to Make)

These cheesecake parfaits are easy to make, holiday-ready, and have the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and stunning tart cherry topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cherry cheesecake parfaits
Prep Time 45 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12
Author Valya's Taste of Home

Ingredients

For the Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits

  • 6 pieces graham crackers (1 small individual pack)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup organic sugar
  • 2 cups 40 % heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
  • Canned cherries with stems
  • 24 parfat cups
  • Pastry bag

Instructions

How to Make Cheesecake Parfait

  • Crush Graham Crackers: The first step is to crush the graham crackers well in a food processor. Set the crumbs aside until you're ready to use them.
  • Make Cheesecake Filling: Start by beating the softened cream cheese and sugar together at high speed. You want to achieve a creamy consistency and guarantee that the sugar granules are completely dissolved.
  • Add Heavy Cream: Next, add the heavy cream to your mixture. Be sure to scrape the cream cheese off the sides of the mixing bowl and make sure that all the ingredients are well incorporated. Start beating at a low speed and gradually increase the mixing speed.
  • Continue Beating: Beat the mixture until it becomes thick and smooth in texture. This should take about a minute. Be sure to scrape the cream off the sides of the mixer bowl at least once during this process to make sure there are no lumps left in the mixture.

How to Assemble No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

  • Assemble the Parfaits: Add 2 full tablespoons of the crushed graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of each cup. This will be the base of your parfait.
  • Pipe the Cream: Fill a 16” pastry bag with the cream mixture and pipe the cream into each cup, filling them about ¾ full.
  • Top with Cherries: Now, top each cup with cherry pie filling until it reaches the top of the cup. This will be the sweet and tangy topping of your parfait.
  • Garnish: Finally, garnish each parfait cup with a canned cherry with a stem. This not only adds a pop of color but also makes your parfaits look beautiful and inviting.
  • Chill and Serve: Once your parfaits are assembled, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. These parfaits are a great make-ahead recipe, so they can be made one day before serving.