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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfait

A delightful and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and homemade cherry sauce, perfectly layered in a glass.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Party
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 pound Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Water, for the slurry
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese for best texture.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • a small pinch Salt
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Graham crackers, crushed About 8 crackers.
  • 1 cup Whipped cream For topping.

Method
 

Cherry Filling
  1. Pit and halve the cherries, then set them aside in a bowl.
  2. Combine the halved cherries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cover and stir often for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. While cherries are cooking, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
  4. Once cherries have softened, stir the cornstarch slurry into the pot. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt.
  2. Start on low speed with a mixer to combine ingredients, then increase to medium-high and beat for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Select individual serving glasses and add about 2 tablespoons of crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each glass.
  2. Add a layer of the cheesecake filling atop the graham crackers and spread gently with a spoon.
  3. Spoon the cooled cherry filling over the cheesecake layer.
  4. Repeat the layers of graham crackers, cheesecake, and cherry filling again.
  5. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
  6. Chill the parfaits for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Be sure to cool the cherry filling before assembly to keep the layers distinct. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Don't skip the cinnamon—it adds subtle warmth that pairs beautifully with cherries.