Description
Indulge in the luscious blend of fresh strawberries, velvety cream, and aromatic vanilla with this delightful and easy-to-make creamy strawberry vanilla parfait. Perfect for a light and refreshing dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Macerated Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
For Topping:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Extra strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Macerate the Strawberries: In a small bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer.
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Assemble: Spoon a layer of the creamy mixture into serving glasses, top with macerated strawberries, and repeat layers if desired.
- Finish: Top with crushed graham crackers and extra strawberries. Chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
- This dessert can be prepared in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a lower-sugar option, omit the added sugar on the strawberries or substitute with a sugar alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
