LEMON CHEESECAKE PARFAITS: A Refreshing Spring Delight!
These Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits are light, zesty, and a refreshing dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 h 15 min
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 225g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- ¾ cup lemon curd
- Lemon zest & slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix crumbs and butter; press lightly into parfait glasses.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Layer: crumbs → cheesecake cream → lemon curd → repeat.
- Chill for 1 hour. Top with whipped cream, zest, and a lemon slice.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time for easy serving.
- Perfect for parties or brunches.
- Adjust the amount of lemon curd for desired tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg