No-Bake Berry Parfaits
No-Bake Berry Parfaits
Ingredients
For the Berry Compote
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Creamy Layers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
For the Crumble
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the berry compote: In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Mash some of the berries with a fork if you prefer a smoother compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the graham cracker crumble: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the creamy layers: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can deflate the cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Assemble the parfaits: In four individual glasses or jars, layer the ingredients. Start with a spoonful of graham cracker crumble, followed by a layer of the cream cheese mixture, then a layer of the berry compote. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a layer of berry compote on top.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Chill the parfaits: Cover the parfaits and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to set and flavors to meld. This passive time is crucial for the best texture.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
No-Bake Berry Parfaits
Ingredients
For the Berry Compote
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Creamy Layers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
For the Crumble
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Garnish
- 4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the berry compote: In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Mash some of the berries with a fork if you prefer a smoother compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the graham cracker crumble: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the creamy layers: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can deflate the cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Assemble the parfaits: In four individual glasses or jars, layer the ingredients. Start with a spoonful of graham cracker crumble, followed by a layer of the cream cheese mixture, then a layer of the berry compote. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a layer of berry compote on top.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Chill the parfaits: Cover the parfaits and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow them to set and flavors to meld. This passive time is crucial for the best texture.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Garnish each parfait with a fresh mint leaf just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min