Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Sweet, no bake, blueberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect summer dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Inactive Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Cheesecake, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry cheesecake, cheesecake
Servings: 4 parfaits
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
For the Graham Cracker Layer
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.
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