Smooth and creamy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits are as easy as they are delicious. The cheesecake filling is lightly sweetened with maple syrup then topped with vibrant fresh cherry filling.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Chilling Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake Filling, Cherry Compote, Easy Dessert, Fresh Cherries, No Bake Cheesecake, Small Batch
2tablespoonspure maple syrupor any sweetener of choice; sweeten to taste
1/2teaspoonlemon juice
Cherry Compote
1 and 1/2cupsfresh cherries, pitted and halved
1tablespoonpure maple syrupor any sweetener of choice; sweeten to taste
1teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Cookie Crust
Crush the Vanilla Wafers in a food processor. Or you can put them in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Transfer the cookies crumbs to a small bowl and stir in the melted butter.
Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of your serving glasses.
No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
In a small mixing bowl, use a hand-held mixer and beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract to stiff peaks. Set aside.
In another small bowl, add the cream cheese, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Use a hand-held mixer and mix until smooth and creamy. Add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the cream cheese filling and carefully fold to combine. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Spoon equal amounts of the cream cheese filling on top of the cookie crust in the serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to give the cheesecake filling time to set.
Cherry Compote
The Cherry Compote can also be made the night before.
In a small saucepan, add the cherries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat until the cherries start to break up and release their juices. At least 20 minutes. Transfer the cherry compote to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
When ready to serve - Spoon equal amounts of the cherry compote on top of the cheesecake filling in the serving glasses. Top with more whipped cream (optional), and Enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size - The ingredients can be adjusted to accommodate any serving size/portion you prefer.
Cookies - You can substitute any cookie you like for the cookie crust.
Sweetener - Other sweeteners can be substituted for the maple syrup. And you can adjust the level of sweetness to your taste.
Cherries - I recommend fresh cherries, but frozen cherries will work too. You may have more liquid with frozen cherries.