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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Parfaits

A simple and lighter cheesecake parfait made with low-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese along with delicious layers of shortbread cookies and sweetened strawberries.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword berry dessert, healthy parfait dessert, summer dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 parfaits
Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients

Crumb Layer:

  • 8-9 shortbread cookies or graham crackers crushed (about 1-1/3 cups)

Strawberries:

  • 2-3 cups strawberries sliced; fresh or frozen
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (low fat or regular)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I used non-fat
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar sifted

For Garnish:

  • crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
  • fresh strawberry slices
  • fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. For the Strawberries: Combine the berries and sugar in a bowl and place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the cheesecake portion.
  2. For the Cheesecake Layer: In a medium-sized bowl beat the softened cream cheese for about a minute until smooth and creamy. You can either use a handheld mixer or even a fork or whisk. Mix in half of the Greek yogurt until smooth then add the remaining half, along with the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Continue to mix until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar until everything is well combined.
  3. To Assemble: Assemble the parfaits by layering the crumb layer, cheesecake mixture, and strawberries in alternating layers evenly. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries if desired.
  4. Place in the fridge and chill for about an hour. Serve with spoons.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Parfaits
Amount Per Serving (1 parfait)
Calories 446 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 307mg13%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 835IU17%
Vitamin C 42.3mg51%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.