No-Bake Strawberry Basil Cheesecake Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Light no-bake cheesecake layered with fresh strawberries and fragrant basil leaves, served in individual parfait glasses, perfect for a summer dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, powdered sugar 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 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, softened cream cheese
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups, hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
12 small leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Step 3: To assemble, spoon 2 tbsp of the graham cracker crust into the bottom of each of 6 parfait glasses. Layer with 3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture, then add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries mixed with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves. Repeat layers ending with strawberries and basil on top.
Step 4: Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the cheesecake layer to set. Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired for a refreshing summer dessert.