Shannon’s Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait
Description:
Shannon’s Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait is a delightful spinoff to the classic trifle, boasting the luscious flavor of cheesecake in every spoonful. It’s a dessert that captures the essence of indulgence while offering a refreshing twist, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Pair it with sugar-free cherry or apple pie filling, or indulge in the burst of flavor from blueberries for a tantalizing experience.
Keywords: Strawberry, Cheese, Berries, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Less than 30 Minutes, No Cook, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 273.2
- Fat Content: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.3mg
- Sodium Content: 651.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 12.4g
- Protein Content: 19.7g
Servings: 3 parfaits
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar-free, fat-free French vanilla pudding and pie filling mix | 1 |
| Skim milk | 2 cups |
| Fat-free cream cheese | 1 package (8 oz) |
| Lemon, juice and zest of | 1 lemon |
| Artificial sweetener | To taste |
| Graham crackers | 5 |
| Fresh strawberries | 24 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the skim milk, fat-free cream cheese, and lemon zest and juice until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Gradually add the sugar-free, fat-free French vanilla pudding and pie filling mix, blending until fully incorporated.
- Sweeten the mixture to taste with artificial sweetener, ensuring it reaches your desired level of sweetness. Set aside.
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Prepare the Strawberries:
- Sweeten the fresh strawberries to taste with artificial sweetener, enhancing their natural sweetness and flavor profile. Set aside.
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Assemble the Parfaits:
- In three parfait glasses (opt for cute plastic ones, available at Wal-Mart), begin layering the ingredients.
- Start with a graham cracker, broken in half, placed at the bottom of each glass.
- Add approximately 2 tablespoons of sweetened strawberries on top of the graham cracker layer in each glass.
- Cover the strawberries with about 5 tablespoons of the prepared cheesecake filling, ensuring even distribution.
- Continue layering by adding another graham cracker to each glass, followed by 2 tablespoons of strawberries and 5 tablespoons of cheesecake filling.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used up, ending with a final layer of cheesecake filling on top.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits immediately to indulge in their creamy goodness and vibrant flavors.
- If not serving immediately, consider using reduced-fat Nilla wafers or thin slices of sugar-free, fat-free angel food cake as an alternative to graham crackers for a lighter touch.
Tips:
- For added convenience, prepare the cheesecake filling and sweetened strawberries ahead of time, allowing for quick assembly when ready to serve.
- Experiment with different fruit variations such as raspberries, blueberries, or cherries to customize the parfaits to your taste preferences.
- To enhance the presentation, garnish each parfait with a fresh strawberry slice or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs before serving.
Indulge in the creamy richness and fruity sweetness of Shannon’s Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait, a dessert sensation that’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Whether enjoyed as a delightful treat after dinner or served at special gatherings, this parfait promises to delight your taste buds with every spoonful.
