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    Home » All Desserts » Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

    Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

    Published: Sep 14, 2018 · Modified: Aug 24, 2021 by In Fine Taste · This post may contain affiliate links

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    2 jars of strawberry mousse parfait with diced strawberries on top.

    "Parfait" means "perfect" in French. To me, a parfait is the perfect dessert! Our strawberry cheesecake mousse parfait is no exception. The delicious light layers of strawberry cheesecake mousse alternating with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs and strawberries have elements of magic.

    Parfait, the perfect dessert

    The first recipe I ever wrote on a recipe card was “pudding parfait” when I was ten years old. As a teen I loved to order the “Matinee Idol” (layered ice cream parfait) at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour. The pretty layer’s shining though a glass dish are lovely! Whipped cream and neatly laid portions of cookie crumbs and ice cream, fruit or pudding are so enticing!

    Strawberry Mousse Parfait Process Pic.

    The layers

    This strawberry cheesecake mousse parfait offers that same sweet magic. It’s like your own personal trifle for dessert. I love putting it in small mason jars for a more rustic look. Dessert jars make a great addition to a shower or other celebration. If you're looking for elegance, try a wine glass.

    It's fun to add the layers one by one and watch the magic take form right before your eyes! And . . . voila -- le parfait!

    glass jars filled with strawberry cheesecake mousse parfait

    Want sugar-free?

    You can make this dessert low sugar and low fat by substituting sugar-free Jello and low fat vanilla yogurt instead of whipping cream. Low fat (not fat free) cream cheese also works and try leaving out the sugar and butter in the graham cracker crumbs. Either way you make it, you'll have dessert magic!

    Enjoy!

    Dianna

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    Strawberry Mousse Cheesecake Parfaits layered in small canning jars

    Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

    A parfait with layers of strawberry cheesecake mousse, whipping cream, graham cracker crumbs and fresh strawberries
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    Course: All Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 (8-ounce) servings
    Calories: 371kcal
    Author: Dianna--In Fine Taste

    Ingredients

    For Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

    • 1 pound fresh or frozen strawberries (about 2 cups)
    • 1 package 3 ounce Jell-O strawberry flavor gelatin
    • ⅔ cup boiling water
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • ½ cup cold water
    • 8 ounce carton whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 8 ounce packages cream cheese

    For graham cracker crumb layer

    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
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    Instructions

    • Rinse strawberries and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, boil ⅔ cup water.Add gelatin mix and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Add ice cubes and stir until melted and gelatin is slightly thickened.
    • Whip cream until it begins to thicken. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla and whip until soft peaks form. Divide in half and refrigerate.
    • Whip cream cheese with electric mixer until softened. Whip in thickened gelatin mixture and 1 cup chopped strawberries. (Save remaining strawberries for garnish.)
    • Gently fold in HALF of whipped cream (reserve half for garnish at end.)
    • Gently toss together crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Stir until combined.

    To assemble parfaits-- In 8 oz. mason jars or parfait glasses add:

    • Layer the jars with 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs (pat down), then ¼ cup strawberry cheesecake mixture, then 1-2 tablespoons whipped cream.
    • Then layer 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup strawberry cheesecake mixture, 2 tablespoons whipped cream (swirled on top), 1 tablespoon chopped strawberries. Refrigerate 1-2 hours to set.

    Notes

    For a smaller dessert, use 4 ounce jars and half the layers. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g
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    originally published September 14, 2018

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