This Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe is an easy to make sweet snacks perfect for family desserts and Valentine Treats!
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!
Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
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!
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Do you remember that awesome Strawberry Chocolate Bark recipe I shared a few Valentine's Day ago?
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 Valentine's Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe! These little cheesecakes are even easier to make and easier to eat too, thanks to these adorable little mini jars.
How to Make This Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
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!
Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Ingredients:
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ tub Cool Whip
- ½ cup Sugar
- Fresh or Frozen Raspberries or Strawberries
- Cherry, Raspberry, or Strawberry Jam
- Graham Cracker Crumbs (optional)
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Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Directions
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.
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Valentine's Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 4 oz Cool Whip
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ cup Strawberries
- 4 tablespoon Cherry Raspberry, or Strawberry Jam
- Graham Cracker Crumbs optional
Instructions
- 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
Amazing it looks wonderful! I love cheesecake.
Nicole Dz says
These look awesome, I would just sprinkle some brown up graham crackers on top. These look so pretty! Love the jars you put them in.
Penelope says
That makes my mouth water! That looks so good!
Donna says
Well 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!
Jenn says
Oh what a fantastic idea!!
Sarah L says
That is simple, easy and looks beautiful. Thanks for the recipe.
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Those look so darn tasty. Parfaits are actually my favorite thing to eat especially when they have cheesecake.
Susan Smith says
These look so cute, easy to make and yummy. I love cheesecake.
Alexandra says
A simple ingredients list, easy prep and lots of yumminess! Mmm - can't wait to try this!
Maria says
These look so good! And they look so pretty too. Perfect for Valentine's day!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated life says
This looks sooooo yummy and I love how you have it in little jars!
Christine from SoDomesticallyChallenged says
Those are so cute and look so yummy!!!
Sami says
These look so yummy and easy! Can't wait to try it! Pinned!
Cathy says
I need to make this, it looks so so decadent! PINNED because its amazingly sweet!
Cathy
Tiffany says
Totally trying this with chocolate cool whip:)
Michelle says
Oh my gosh these are so cute! There's something about an individual dessert that is so special.
shelly peterson says
These look so delicious! My family loves strawberry cheesecake and would enjoy these for sure.
Susan Juggert says
Want those cute little jars. Where did you pick these up? And the parfait looks fabulous
Debbie Hooker says
Going 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