No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe
These No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits layer buttery graham cracker crumbs, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet homemade cherry pie topping into an easy, no-bake dessert. They have all the classic cheesecake flavor without the oven and much faster, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple make-ahead treat at home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 847kcal
Ingredients
Cherry Filling:
- 1 lb cherries
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream can substitute half and half
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Other Layers:
- 4-5 oz graham crackers chopped
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
Cherry Pie Filling:
- Pit the cherries first! Then cut them in half or quarters, depending on how small you'd like the bites to be.
- In a small pot, combine prepared cherries, lemon juice, and sugar. Mix well and set the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook, stirring often until cherries are softened. (Note, cherries should release a good amount of natural juices while cooking.)
- Make a slurry out of cold water and cornstarch and stir it into the cherries. Stir slowly as you let the cherries cook a few more minutes and thicken. Take off heat and let them cool to room temperature.
Cheesecake Filling:
- Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Start mixing on low to bring everything together and increase the mixer speed to medium-high. Beat the cheesecake filling for a couple of minutes until light, soft, and fluffy.
- Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag or a zip-lock bag.
To Assemble the Parfaits:
- Use small glass parfait cups (you can also use mason jars, or pretty glasses).
- Layer the chopped graham crackers, then a layer of cheesecake, then a layer of cherry filling, and repeat the layers one more time.
- Top it off with some whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- Using canned cherry pie filling: you can definitely use canned cherry pie filling that you like.
- Gluten free: to make this recipe gluten free, simply use gluten free graham crackers.
- Make ahead: you can make these cheesecake parfaits ahead of time, just don't add the whipped cream. Cover the jars/cups air-tight and store in the refrigerator. Texture note: note that the graham crackers will get softer when made ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 847kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 2034IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg