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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits. These delicious easy to make blueberry cheesecake parfaits are made lighter with Greek yogurt!
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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Sweet, no bake, blueberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect summer dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Inactive Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Cheesecake, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry cheesecake, cheesecake
Servings: 4 parfaits

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Layer

  • 5 graham crackers crushed into crumbs

For the Blueberry Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

For the Graham Cracker Layer

  • Place the graham crackers in a freezer bag and use a rolling pin or your hands to crush them into crumbs.

For the Blueberry Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat add all of the blueberry sauce ingredients.
  • Bring the blueberries to a boil and then mash them with a potato masher.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low and let the sauce simmer for several minutes until it starts to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool before layering in the parfait.

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • In an electric mixer or with a hand mixer, add all of the cheesecake layer ingredients.
  • Beat the ingredients with the whisk attachment until they are smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).

Assembling

  • Place a tablespoon of the graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of (4) 4 ounce mason jars.
  • Using a pastry bag or spoon add approximately 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture on top of the graham cracker crumbs.
  • Spoon a couple teaspoons of the blueberry sauce on top of the cheesecake mixture.
  • Repeat the process again with another layer of graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake, and ending with blueberry sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle the top with extra graham cracker crumbs and fresh blueberries.
  • Chill the parfaits for about an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Calcium: 87mg