Five-Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits

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Light and tangy lemon cheesecake layered with fresh blueberries and crunchy graham cracker crumble in easy-to-make parfaits. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
  2. Step 2: In 4 serving glasses, spoon a layer of 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs evenly into the bottom of each.
  3. Step 3: Add a layer of the lemon cheesecake mixture, about 1/4 cup per glass, spooned over the crumbs.
  4. Step 4: Top each cheesecake layer with 2 tbsp fresh blueberries.
  5. Step 5: Repeat layers once more: graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake mixture, and blueberries.
  6. Step 6: Chill parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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