Description
A festive dessert bringing the spirit of Christmas alive with creamy cheesecake layers, graham cracker crunch, and a delightful peppermint twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 4–6 Candy Canes (crushed, with additional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture.
- Crush the candy canes: Place the candy canes in a resealable plastic bag and crush them. Maintain a mixture of fine dust and small chunks.
- Assemble the parfaits: In clear glasses, layer graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake mixture, and crushed candy canes. Repeat the layering until the glasses are filled.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. Optionally, add a whole candy cane for garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled and delight in the flavors!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese or heavy cream. For additional crunch, add more crushed candy canes just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane, Cheesecake, Parfaits, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Treat