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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 parfiats
Course: Dessert , Cake

Ingredients

Cookie Layer
  • 2 1/2 cups amaretti (almond) cookies*
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Strawberry Layer and Puree
  • 2 pounds strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cheesecake Layer
  • 2 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Cookies
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  1. Use food processor or rolling pin to crush cookies (they do not need to be fine). Remove 1 tablespoon for garnish. Add remaining crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in butter until well combined. Set aside.
Strawberry Puree
  1. Divide out 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries and add to food processor along with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Process until smooth. Set aside.
Cheesecake
  1. Beat cream cheese until very smooth, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream and heavy cream and beat on medium high until smooth, thick and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Assemble
  1. Spoon 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs into 6 parfait glasses (or whatever glass/dish works for you). Top with 1/4 cup strawberry slices, 1 tablespoon strawberry puree, ¼ cup cheesecake; repeat layers. Garnish with reserved cookie crumbs and diced leftover strawberries. You may have strawberry puree leftover which you can drizzle over just before serving.
  2. Chill for 1-2 hours. You can refrigerate longer but just be aware that the cookies will soften more.

Notes

  • Don't miss the "how to make" recipe video at the top of the post!
  • *Please don’t substitute! These cookies and their subtle almond flavor and crunchy texture MAKE these parfaits!  I used Lazzarone Amaretti Cookie Snaps (happened to pick them up at world market) and they were heavenly.