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Fresh Red White and Blue Cheesecake Parfait Recipe Easy Patriotic Dessert with Graham Crumble

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, crumbly graham cracker base, and fresh strawberries and blueberries. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best flavor and texture)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham crackers, crushed
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating berries, optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the graham crumble: Crush 1 1/2 cups (150g) of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix in 5 tablespoons (70g) of melted unsalted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed. Set aside.
  2. Whip the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces (225g) of softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes with a mixer.
  3. Whip the heavy cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream until soft peaks form. Slowly fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  4. Prepare the berries: Toss 1 cup (150g) sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to macerate, letting them sit for 10 minutes. Keep 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries ready to layer.
  5. Assemble the parfaits: In serving glasses, layer about 2 tablespoons of graham crumble, followed by a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then a layer of strawberries, another graham crumble layer, more cheesecake filling, and finish with fresh blueberries. Repeat layers as desired.
  6. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the filling set slightly.

Notes

Chill cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for smooth texture. Use powdered sugar in filling to avoid grit. Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep light texture. Toast graham crumbs lightly at 350°F for 5 minutes for extra flavor. Macerate strawberries with sugar to avoid soggy parfait. Assemble layers evenly and compactly. Prepare parfaits a few hours or the night before for best flavor melding. For gluten-free, substitute graham crackers with almond flour mixture. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

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Keywords: cheesecake parfait, patriotic dessert, graham crumble, fresh berries, easy dessert, summer dessert, no bake cheesecake

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