No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
Description
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits combine dark chocolate, ricotta, and Greek yogurt to create a creamy, chocolate cheesecake mixture without baking. Chocolate chips are melted with sugar, milk, and optional amaretto in a double boiler until smooth, then folded into the whipped cheese mixture. Layers of crushed chocolate wafer cookies provide a crisp texture that contrasts with the smooth cheesecake filling. The parfaits are finished with lightly sweetened whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings, sliced strawberries, or almonds for added texture and visual appeal.
This dessert is served chilled in individual cups, making it convenient for portion control and presentation. Each parfait holds about 1 1/4 cups of filling, perfect for a rich yet manageable treat. The amaretto or Grand Marnier infuses the chocolate with a subtle depth of flavor, but can be omitted as desired.
Preparation requires a double boiler to melt chocolate gently and a stand or hand mixer to whip the cheeses and cream smoothly. Crushed chocolate cookies can be made in advance and stored airtight. The parfaits chill well and can be assembled for gatherings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (9 ounces)
- 7 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup milk you may substitute lowfat, whole
- 2 tablespoons amaretto optional, or Grand Marnier
- 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, for garnish
- strawberries shavings or sliced, for garnish
- 1 cup almonds optional, sliced, for garnish
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
- A double boiler is essential for melting chocolate gently without scorching.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to whip ricotta, yogurt, and cream thoroughly for a smooth texture.
- Crush chocolate wafer cookies using a food processor or plastic bag and rolling pin for convenient layering.
- Assemble parfaits in cups and chill before serving to enhance texture and flavor melding.
- Each parfait yields about 1 1/4 cups, suitable for individual dessert servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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