No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Layered no-bake cheesecake parfaits with fresh strawberries and rich chocolate crumble for a quick, indulgent dessert. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract 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 350 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup, cold heavy cream
- 1 cup, sliced fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup cold heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and airy.
- Step 4: To assemble, spoon 2 tbsp chocolate cookie crumbs into the bottom of each serving glass.
- Step 5: Add a layer of the cheesecake mixture (about 3 tbsp), followed by 2 tbsp sliced fresh strawberries.
- Step 6: Repeat layers once more, finishing with a sprinkle of 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips and a few strawberry slices on top.
- Step 7: Chill parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.








