Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Creamy, yet light, these individual parfaits use the natural sweetness in strawberries to carry this dessert to deliciousness. It’s perfect for experimenting, too: use blueberries and vanilla yogurt or whatever combination strikes your fancy.

under 40 mins
dessert
Updated on 10 June 2024

Ingredients for servings

    Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

  • 3 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed I used Cadia Organic Cinnamon Grahams

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

  • Neufchatel cheese

  • 1 container lemon low-fat yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1.5 cup sliced strawberries

Directions

  • Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag, seal bag and mash with a rolling pin until the crackers are reduced to fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with the lemon zest and divide evenly between 4 small dessert glasses or jars. Set aside.

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cheese, yogurt, honey and vanilla with a hand-held mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into the glasses. Top with the strawberries and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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