Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Cups (Printable)

Creamy cheesecake filling layered with macerated strawberries and buttery cookie crumbs in elegant cups.

# What You Need:

→ Cheesecake Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
06 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Cookie Crumble

08 - 8 digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Combine diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice; set aside for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Beat cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Spoon cookie crumble into the bottom of each cup.
05 - Add a layer of cheesecake mixture over the cookie crumble.
06 - Top with a spoonful of macerated strawberries.
07 - Repeat the sequence of cookie crumble, cheesecake mixture, and strawberries, finishing with strawberries on top.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and your stress level stays low.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, but feels impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you're really just assembling moments before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will absolutely ruin your texture, so take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start.
  • The maceration time is not wasted—those 10 minutes are when the strawberries develop depth and release their juice.
03 -
  • If you want them to taste even better, add a thin layer of strawberry jam between the crumble and the cheesecake—it's like a secret flavor boost.
  • Greek yogurt can replace half the cream cheese for a tangier, lighter version that's still creamy and delicious.
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