Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Whipped Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits, a no-bake dessert featuring layers of velvety chocolate cream cheese mixture and buttery chocolate cookie crumbs. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these parfaits offer a luscious chocolate experience topped with optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
Cookie Crust Layer
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or whisk. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture that will be folded into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well incorporated. Then, stir in the melted semisweet chocolate until the cheesecake mixture is rich and evenly blended.
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: In a small bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed.
- Assemble the Parfaits: Spoon a layer of the cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of your serving glasses or jars. Follow with a layer of the chocolate cheesecake mixture. Repeat layering as desired to fill the glasses.
- Chill: Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.
- Serve with Toppings: Before serving, optionally top each parfait with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or curls for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs or any chocolate cookie crumbs for the base layer.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
- These parfaits can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
