Name: Easy Dessert Ideas: Quick and Delicious Recipes for Any Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cream CheeseUse full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture and richness in your parfaits, ensuring a smooth and creamy base.; Granulated SugarThis provides the perfect level of sweetness, balancing the tang of the cream cheese and berries for a harmonious flavor.; Vanilla PowderA dash of pure vanilla powder enhances all the other flavors, adding a warm and aromatic depth to the creamy mixture.; Heavy CreamWhipped to soft peaks, it adds a light, airy texture to the dessert, making it incredibly luscious and melt-in-your-mouth delightful.; Mixed BerriesFresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries offer a burst of natural sweetness and a beautiful pop of color.; Graham CrackersCrushed finely, they form a delightful, buttery, and slightly spiced base layer, mimicking a classic cheesecake crust without the baking.; Lemon JuiceJust a squeeze brightens the berry mixture, bringing out their natural tartness and creating a more complex and refreshing flavor profile.; Agar-Agar Powder (optional)If you desire a firmer berry topping or plan to make a larger batch, a tiny pinch can help set the berry layer beautifully.

Description

Craving quick indulgence? This no-bake dessert layers luscious cream cheese vanilla cream with vibrant mixed berries and crunchy graham for a delightful texture party.

Ingredients

Cream CheeseUse full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture and richness in your parfaits, ensuring a smooth and creamy base.
Granulated SugarThis provides the perfect level of sweetness, balancing the tang of the cream cheese and berries for a harmonious flavor.
Vanilla PowderA dash of pure vanilla powder enhances all the other flavors, adding a warm and aromatic depth to the creamy mixture.
Heavy CreamWhipped to soft peaks, it adds a light, airy texture to the dessert, making it incredibly luscious and melt-in-your-mouth delightful.
Mixed BerriesFresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries offer a burst of natural sweetness and a beautiful pop of color.
Graham CrackersCrushed finely, they form a delightful, buttery, and slightly spiced base layer, mimicking a classic cheesecake crust without the baking.
Lemon JuiceJust a squeeze brightens the berry mixture, bringing out their natural tartness and creating a more complex and refreshing flavor profile.
Agar-Agar Powder (optional)If you desire a firmer berry topping or plan to make a larger batch, a tiny pinch can help set the berry layer beautifully.

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Creamy Base
Step 2: Crush the Graham Crackers
Step 3: Prepare the Berry Topping
Step 4: Assemble the Parfaits
Step 5: Chill and Serve

Notes

Keep your beautiful parfaits covered and refrigerated for up to 2-3 days; for best texture, enjoy within the first day to maintain crisp graham crackers.
For the most refreshing experience, allow your assembled parfaits to chill for at least 2 hours before serving, letting the flavors meld beautifully and the cream cheese mixture firm up.
Serve these delightful parfaits in clear glasses to showcase their vibrant layers, perhaps with a fresh mint leaf or a light dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
For an impeccably smooth and airy creamy base, ensure your full-fat cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, and gently fold in the heavy cream whipped to *soft* peaks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug cake
Calories: 400
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Protein: 40g