Let’s skip the expensive slice of cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory this Valentine’s Day and whip up a delicious treat that the entire family can enjoy – at home – for a fraction of the cost! This Valentine’s Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe is so easy to make, and who doesn’t love fresh, juicy strawberries with their cheesecake?
Strawberries are in season here in Miami and the U-pick fields are overflowing with pretty red berries. It’s only natural that we should throw those succulent strawberries into these mini cheesecake parfaits, and everything else we bake for Valentine’s Day!
Do you remember that awesome Strawberry Chocolate Bark recipe I shared last Valentine’s Day?
MMMM….strawberries and chocolate…this chocolate bark is even more fun to eat than chocolate dipped strawberries!
Well, if you liked that recipe, then you are going to love this strawberry mini cheesecake parfaits recipe! It’s even easier to make and easier to eat too, thanks to these adorable little mini jars.
TIP: If you don’t have mini jars, you can find them in the dishware aisle at Target, Kmart, Walmart, etc. or you can prepare your mini cheesecake parfaits in sundae dishes, small glasses, wine glasses, etc. Pretty much any type of small glass cup will work!
Valentine’s Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
Valentine's Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 tub Cool Whip
- ½ cup Sugar
- Fresh or Frozen Raspberries or Strawberries
- Cherry Raspberry, or Strawberry Jam
- Graham Cracker Crumbs optional
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, cool whip, and sugar until all ingredients are blended. Using small jars, glasses, or cups, place a layer of the cheesecake mixture in the jars. Top with a few berries and a bit of jam. (Make sure to thaw any frozen berries first) Repeat layers until the jar is full, serve immediately. You can also crush graham crackers and layer them in as well if desired.
Colleen says
January 19, 2015 at 1:40 pmAmazing it looks wonderful! I love cheesecake.
Nicole Dz says
January 19, 2015 at 3:29 pmThese look awesome, I would just sprinkle some brown up graham crackers on top. These look so pretty! Love the jars you put them in.
Jenn says
January 19, 2015 at 7:05 pmOh what a fantastic idea!!
Penelope says
January 19, 2015 at 4:21 pmThat makes my mouth water! That looks so good!
Donna says
January 19, 2015 at 6:08 pmWell how delicious and adorable is this! I love this idea and I it’s perfect for portion control and you can make two, one for you and one for your sweetie = a romantic dessert!
Sarah L says
January 19, 2015 at 8:29 pmThat is simple, easy and looks beautiful. Thanks for the recipe.
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
January 20, 2015 at 12:55 amThose look so darn tasty. Parfaits are actually my favorite thing to eat especially when they have cheesecake.
Susan Smith says
February 1, 2015 at 4:06 pmThese look so cute, easy to make and yummy. I love cheesecake.
Alexandra says
February 1, 2015 at 9:09 pmA simple ingredients list, easy prep and lots of yumminess! Mmm – can’t wait to try this!
Maria says
February 2, 2015 at 8:34 amThese look so good! And they look so pretty too. Perfect for Valentine’s day!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated life says
February 2, 2015 at 5:47 pmThis looks sooooo yummy and I love how you have it in little jars!
Christine from SoDomesticallyChallenged says
February 3, 2015 at 9:28 amThose are so cute and look so yummy!!!
Sami says
February 4, 2015 at 7:14 pmThese look so yummy and easy! Can’t wait to try it! Pinned!
Cathy says
February 5, 2015 at 9:15 pmI need to make this, it looks so so decadent! PINNED because its amazingly sweet!
Cathy
Tiffany says
February 6, 2015 at 10:01 pmTotally trying this with chocolate cool whip:)
Michelle says
February 8, 2015 at 4:34 pmOh my gosh these are so cute! There’s something about an individual dessert that is so special.
shelly peterson says
February 9, 2015 at 5:39 amThese look so delicious! My family loves strawberry cheesecake and would enjoy these for sure.
Susan Juggert says
February 9, 2017 at 12:36 pmWant those cute little jars. Where did you pick these up? And the parfait looks fabulous
Debbie Hooker says
February 26, 2017 at 12:44 pmGoing to make these for about 25 ladies at our Spring Church retreat. Can you please tell me how many servings this recipe makes – I will be using small 5oz. Plastic glasses for the parfaits. Thanks