Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe

Ingredients:

– **Crust Layer:**
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 4 tablespoons melted butter

– **Cheesecake Layer:**
– 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups heavy cream

– **Strawberry Layer:**
– 1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– **Topping:**
– Fresh strawberries, halved
– Graham cracker crumbs for garnish

 Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Crust:**
– In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
– Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
– Press a few tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each serving glass to form the crust layer.

2. **Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:**
– In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
– Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
– Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

3. **Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:**
– In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
– Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
– In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.

4. **Assemble the Parfaits:**
– Layer the parfaits in the serving glasses. Start with a layer of cheesecake filling, followed by a layer of strawberry sauce.
– Repeat the layers until the glasses are nearly full.
– Top each parfait with a halved fresh strawberry and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.

5. **Chill:**
– Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.

Enjoy your delicious strawberry cheesecake parfaits! If you need any modifications or additional details, feel free to ask.