Lemon Basil No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

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Light and refreshing individual no-bake lemon cheesecakes layered with fresh basil and graham cracker crumbs for a unique herbal twist. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 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 290 calories and feeds 6, 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: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 290 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 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes on medium speed.
  2. Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes on high speed.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 2 tbsp honey in a small bowl; stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: To assemble, spoon 2 tbsp graham cracker mixture into the bottom of six 6-ounce serving glasses. Add a layer of the lemon cream cheese filling (about 1/4 cup), then sprinkle 2 tsp chopped fresh basil leaves on top. Repeat layers ending with the lemon cream cheese mixture.
  6. Step 6: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.

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