No Bake Cherry Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Parfaits are a delightful and
Some recipes may also incorporate whipped cream or Greek yogurt for added lightness and creaminess. The cheesecake filling is smooth, rich, and slightly tangy, providing a delicious contrast to the crunchy cookie crumbs.
On top of the cheesecake filling, a generous layer of sweet cherry compote is spooned over. The cherry compote is made by cooking fresh or frozen cherries with sugar and a splash of lemon juice until they break down and form a thick, syrupy sauce. The cherry compote adds a burst of fruity flavor and a beautiful pop of color to the parfaits.
No Bake Cherry Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Parfaits are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize them by using different types of cookies, such as graham crackers or shortbread cookies, and experimenting with different fruit toppings, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
These parfaits are perfect for entertaining, as they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They’re sure to impress your guests with their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 8 chocolate cream cookies, crushed
For the Filling:
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 4 chocolate cream cookies, crushed
- 4 chocolate cream cookies, chopped into chunks
- 21 ounce can Lucky Leaf cherry pie filling
- 8 mini chocolate cream filled cookies
Instructions:
Divide the crushed cookies evenly into the bottom of 8 – 5.5 ounce parfait cups. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of cookie crumbs. Add the rest of the cookie crumbs and chunks and stir together very gently. If you stir too hard or too much, the filling will turn gray.
Swirl the cheesecake filling into the parfait cups using a disposable piping bag and icing tip 1M. Spoon the cherry pie filling on top of each parfait.
Right before serving swirl more Cool Whip on top of each parfait. Top with reserved cookie crumbs and mini cookies.