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Lemon Curd and Vanilla Cheesecake Parfaits

Layers of graham crackers, creamy no bake vanilla cheesecake and tart lemon curd are the perfect combination of flavors!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 23 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Lemon Curd
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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumbs into five jars, glasses or bowls.
  2. 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

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

% 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.