Valentine's Cherry Dream Parfaits ❤️
Indulge in these delightful no-bake Valentine's Cherry Dream Parfaits, featuring layers of sweet graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and luscious cherry pie filling. An easy and impressive dessert perfect for any romantic occasion!
Equipment
- 6 dessert cups (about 9 ounces each)
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Crumb Base
- 1.5 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons melted butter
Creamy Filling
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, gently combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until it's well blended and set aside.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it's wonderfully smooth and lump-free. Then, gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is perfectly combined. Stir in the refreshing lemon juice and a hint of vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
- Take 6 dessert cups (about 9 ounces each) and spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of your graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each cup. Lightly press down to create a firm, sweet base.
- Carefully spoon about 3 tablespoons of the creamy cheesecake mixture over the crumb layer in each cup, spreading it out evenly.
- Evenly distribute half of the luscious cherry pie filling among the 6 cups, creating a beautiful and vibrant middle layer. Reserve the other half for later!
- Sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of the graham cracker crumb mixture over the cherry layer in each cup. Follow this with the remaining cheesecake mixture, dividing it evenly and spreading it out.
- Finish by dividing the reserved cherry pie filling evenly among the cups. For a lovely visual touch, sprinkle a little extra graham cracker crumb mixture on top of each parfait. Serve these delightful treats immediately, or for a firmer and cooler dessert, cover them and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before enjoying!
Notes
Feel free to make these parfaits ahead of time for easy entertaining. They are best when chilled for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 289
- Total Carbs: 29g
- Net Carbs: 28g
- Fats: 18g
- Protein: 3g
