Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Layers (Printable)

Creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries and cookie crumbs layered in elegant cups.

# What You Need:

→ Cheesecake Layer

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Cookie Crumble

08 - About 8 digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice; let macerate for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
03 - Beat cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon a portion of cookie crumble into the bottom of each dessert cup.
05 - Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture over the cookie crumble.
06 - Top with a spoonful of macerated strawberries.
07 - Repeat the cookie crumble, cheesecake filling, and strawberry layers, finishing with strawberries on top.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven needed, no baking knowledge required—just a whisk and your own two hands.
  • Guests always assume you've worked harder than you actually have.
  • Ready to eat in less than an hour if you're impatient, or make them the day before for a stress-free dessert.
02 -
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese will never beat smooth, and you'll end up with lumps that ruin the silky texture you're after.
  • The 10-minute maceration of strawberries is worth waiting for—that's when they transform from a topping into a component, releasing their juice and flavor into something special.
03 -
  • Beat the cream cheese and heavy cream together first, then add the sugar—this order prevents lumps and ensures everything incorporates smoothly.
  • Use a spoon, not a spatula, when layering and serving; it gives you better control and makes the portions look intentional rather than sloppy.
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