No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
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This simple and decadent no-bake dessert features dark chocolate, ricotta, and Greek yogurt. It's fast and easy to make ahead, and so delicious.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (9 ounces)
- 7 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (you may substitute lowfat)
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto or Grand Marnier (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (heaping)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese (lowfat ok)
- 8 ounces Greek yogurt (lowfat or nonfat ok)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
- Chocolate shavings or sliced strawberries for garnish
- 1 cup sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
Instructions
- In a double-boiler combine chocolate chips, 6 tbsp sugar, milk, almond liqueur and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine ricotta, Greek yogurt and vanilla in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl and whip until thoroughly combined.
- While the chocolate mixture is warm, but not hot, slowly pour it into the cheese mixture while whisking. Beat until everything is incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Crush the chocolate cookies in a food processor or place them in a plastic storage bag and crush with a rolling pin.In a medium bowl, whip together heavy cream and 1 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble: Place 2 tbsp of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of 8 parfait cups.
- Evenly distribute the chocolate cheesecake mixture between the cups.
- Top with an additional 2 tbsp of the crushed cookies.
- Divide the whipped cream evenly between the 8 cups to top the parfaits.
- Garnish each parfait with chocolate shavings, sliced almonds, a sliced strawberry, blueberries, cherries, or any fruit of your choosing. Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- You will also need: double boiler, stand mixer or hand mixer, mixing bowls, food processor or plastic storage bag and rolling pin, 8 parfait cups
- Serving Size: 1 parfait - 1 1/4 cups per parfait (10 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups per parfait (10 ounces)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
785kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
698IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
328mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 785 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 785kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 698IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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