Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of these Whipped Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits. Layers of decadent chocolate cheesecake mousse and crushed cookies create a heavenly dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mousse:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Assembly:
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Cheesecake Mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and mix until fully incorporated.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Assembly: To assemble, spoon or pipe a layer of crushed cookies into the bottom of serving glasses or jars. Top with a layer of whipped chocolate cheesecake, then repeat layers as desired. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and cold whipping cream for best texture.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Try using Oreos or chocolate graham crackers for the crust layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
