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    Home » Desserts » No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

    Nikki Lee Published:January 16, 2020 | Updated: January 18, 2020

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    Fresh strawberries layered with a cheesecake filling, whipped topping, and pecan shortbread cookies create this heavenly No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait. These are super easy to put together while making a stunning and delicious dessert.

    Strawberry Parfait with layers of shortbread cookie crumbs, sliced strawberries and whipped cream on a red and white checkered table cloth.

    Strawberry season is always so exciting for me as I live in the winter strawberry capital of the world. A nice little town that celebrates this beautiful fruit. We even have a big festival every year in honor of this juicy berry.

    It truly is my most favorite fruit of all. When strawberry season is in full swing they are plentiful and I am always looking for ways to use them. This Strawberry Parfait is such an easy one to put together.

    No baking is required just simple layers that are combined to make a very scrumptious and stunning sweet treat!

    What is needed to make a no bake strawberry parfait

    • I like to use pecan shortbread cookies (pecan sandies). You could also use ones without pecans, Chessman cookies work well, and you can always use regular or chocolate graham cracker crumbs too. Pecan shortbread just give the texture and flavor I like.
    • Cream Cheese, softened to room temp
    • sour cream
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla
    • whipped topping, like Cool Whip.
    • fresh strawberries

    How to make a strawberry cheesecake parfait

    • Crush up cookies.
    • Remove stems from berries and slice. Reserve enough whole berries for top of Parfait.
    • Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in sour cream and vanilla until combined and smooth.
    • Grab your parfait cups of choice and layer crushed cookies, cream cheese mixture, slices strawberries and then cool whip.
    • You can make one layer of each or divide up the into multiple layers and then repeat the layers.
    • Top with a few crushed cookie crumbles and a whole strawberry.

    How to serve shortbread strawberry cheesecake parfaits

    • I use a stemless wine glass and get 4 full sized desserts.
    • You could also put them in mini dessert glasses or mason jars to make 8 of them.
    • I often use mason jars, clear plastic cups for a picnic and then top them with another cup and tape them together for transport for a summer picnic or party.
    • You can also put your cheesecake mixture in a bag to pipe it in for it to be really beautiful.
    • Some people also also like to mix the whipped topping into the cheesecake mixture to combine into one layer. You could reserve a dollop of whipped topping for the top. I usually keep them in separate layers, but it is up to you.
    • Tie a pretty ribbon around a cute mason jar and they are great for a Valentine's Day gift or even at Christmas.
    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait on a red crock with strawberries in the background.

    The sky's the limit really, just use your imagination and it will work for just about any occasion.

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    Strawberry Parfait in a clear dessert glass topped with whipped cream and a whole strawberry.

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

    Author: Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made
    4.91 from 11 votes
    Fresh strawberries layered with a cheesecake filling, whipped topping, and pecan shortbread cookies create this heavenly No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait. These are super easy to put together while making a stunning and delicious dessert.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 443 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 11 ounce bag of pecan sandies cookies, (shortbread cookies), crumbled
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ pounds strawberries, sliced
    • 8 ounces whipped topping, (or to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Wash, dry, and remove stems from strawberries and slice, reserving one to garnish each top of parfait.
    • Crush cookies into a crumbled consistency. This can be done easily by hand or with a food processor.
    • In a bowl of a stand mixer, or with hand mixer beat well softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in sour cream and vanilla until combined and smooth.
    • Gather parfait cups of choice and layer crushed cookies, cream cheese mixture, sliced strawberries and then cool whip.
    • Garnish a few crushed cookie crumbles and a whole strawberry.

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    This makes 4 - 8 ounce glass dessert servings or 8 mini parfait or 4 ounce mason jar sized servings.
    You can make one layer of cookie crumb, cheesecake mixture, strawberries & whipped topping or divide up the into two layers as desired.
    If desired whipped topping can also be folded into cheesecake layer. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving Calories: 443 kcal Carbohydrates: 52 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 24 g Saturated Fat: 11 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 42 mg Sodium: 253 mg Potassium: 251 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 30 g Vitamin A: 564 IU Vitamin C: 50 mg Calcium: 91 mg Iron: 2 mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Amy Nash says

      January 24, 2020 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      I used small mason jars since I didn't have any fancy dessert cups but these were still the cutest! And my little girls loved helping layer them! I need to make them again for Valentine's Day!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 27, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        I love all things mason jar! They make beautiful desserts! They are the perfect color for Valentine's Day too!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Ann Stewart says

      January 23, 2020 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful and easy dessert to make for all my parties in the spring and summer! I can't wait for strawberry season!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 27, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        Thank you Jennifer. Luckily we can get strawberries just about year round, but right now I am so lucky to have them grown in my hometown thur April.

        Reply
    3. Erin says

      January 21, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a sucker for desserts like this strawberry parfait, and now that I know it's so easy to make, I have a feeling we're going to have it again and again and again. Seriously--this is EXACTLY what I want in a dessert!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 22, 2020 at 9:44 am

        I am right there with you. My kind of dessert. Fresh strawberries and cheesecake = YUM!

        Reply
    4. Jules says

      January 20, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is like a breath of fresh air! It's been so cold and dreary. Those berries are just beautiful and combined with the cookies and topping, is a dessert that we'll love!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 21, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you! Very easy to come together and so delicious!

        Reply
    5. Kathleen Pope says

      January 19, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious, simple and they taste amazing! It was so fun to make a "summery" treat in the middle of winter!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 21, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you so much! Strawberries are hard to beat.

        Reply
    6. Debi H says

      January 17, 2020 at 6:48 am

      How many servings does this makie?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 17, 2020 at 8:18 am

        4 - 8 ounce glass servings or 8 - 4 ounce servings.

        Reply

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