Ingredients
Softened cream cheese, 8 ounces
Powdered sugar, 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups
Cherry pie filling, 21 ounces
Graham cracker crumbs, 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
In a glass or jar, layer 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, followed by 1/4 cup cheesecake mixture and 1/4 cup cherry pie filling.
Repeat layers, finishing with a cherry garnish if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Graham cracker crumbs can be substituted with crushed vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies.
Use a chilled mixing bowl for best results when whipping cream.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for optimal texture.
Recipe serves 4 to 6 depending on glass/jar size.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg