Lemon Curd and Vanilla Cheesecake Parfaits
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Lemon Curd and Vanilla Cheesecake Parfaits
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Layers of graham crackers, creamy no bake vanilla cheesecake and tart lemon curd are the perfect combination of flavors!
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Ingredients
Lemon Curd
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, use 2/3 cup if you want it sweeter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract optional
- 2 teaspoons cold butter cut into small pieces
Cheesecake
- 12 ounces plain greek yogurt
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, more or less depending on desired sweetness
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 6 Graham crackers crushed
- Whipped cream for topping the parfaits
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Instructions
Lemon Curd
- Combine the sugar, lemon zest and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Cook until sugar dissolves and the mixture turns light in color (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and cook for about 5 minutes or until mixture thinly coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cold butter and vanilla bean paste or extract. Strain the curd for a smoother texture. Cool the lemon curd before covering and chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Vanilla Cheesecake
- In the bowl of a mixer with the whisk attachment or using a handheld mixer, whisk together the softened cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Assembling the Parfaits
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumbs into five jars, glasses or bowls.
- Layer equal amounts of the vanilla cheesecake and lemon curd into the jars. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Both the lemon curd and cheesecake can be made a couple days in advance to save time.
- To save time buy store bought lemon curd.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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