No Bake Cheesecake Parfait Bar
This No Bake Cheesecake Parfait is the easiest way to make an extra-special, crowd-pleasing dessert with almost no effort. You get all the creamy goodness of classic cheesecake layered with crunchy cookie crumbs, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and whatever fun toppings your heart desires, without turning on the oven. The customizable parfait setup makes it perfect for feeding a group. Everyone gets their own little treat, and doesn’t everything taste better eaten out of a fancy glass?
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 2 8-oz packages cream cheese or neufchâtel, softened
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Your choice of toppings: pie filling fresh fruit, lemon zest, chopped up brownies, chocolate chips, caramel sauce, etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla (or vanilla bean paste) and combine thoroughly, scraping the sides.
- Transfer to a pretty bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled 2-3 hours.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs (they don't have to be perfectly crushed) and mix it up.
- Divide toppings among separate bowls.
- Let people serve themselves! Party on.
Notes
These are great served in clear 8-ounce plastic cups. Still pretty but no cleanup!
I like the butter in the graham cracker crumbs, but you can totally leave it out and it will still taste great.
Source: Very lightly changed from The Pioneer Woman's original recipe, DIY idea from Heather's Dish
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
