5 from 2 votes
Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Sweet, no bake, blueberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect summer dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Inactive Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
parfaits
Calories:
236 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Layer
- 5 graham crackers crushed into crumbs
For the Blueberry Sauce
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, low fat
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
For the Graham Cracker Layer
- Place the graham crackers in a freezer bag and use a rolling pin or your hands to crush them into crumbs.
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For the Blueberry Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add all of the blueberry sauce ingredients.
- Bring the blueberries to a boil and then mash them with a potato masher.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and let the sauce simmer for several minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool before layering in the parfait.
For the Cheesecake Layer
- In an electric mixer or with a hand mixer, add all of the cheesecake layer ingredients.
- Beat the ingredients with the whisk attachment until they are smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Assembling
- Place a tablespoon of the graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of (4) 4 ounce mason jars.
- Using a pastry bag or spoon add approximately 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crumbs.
- Spoon a couple teaspoons of the blueberry sauce on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Repeat the process again with another layer of graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake, and ending with blueberry sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the top with extra graham cracker crumbs and fresh blueberries.
- Chill the parfaits for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
181mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 parfaits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.