A recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits! These refreshing treats are packed with layers of a buttery crumble, creamy cheesecake filling, and diced strawberries.
1/3cup(30 grams) rolled oatsold fashioned, not quick cooking
1/4cup(50 grams) light brown sugar
1/4cup(30 grams) chopped nutssuch as almonds and hazelnuts
5tablespoons(70 grams) unsalted butterchilled and diced
Strawberries:
1pound(450 grams) fresh strawberrieshulled and diced
2tablespoons(25 grams) granulated sugar
1tablespoon(15 milliliters) orange liqueur or orange juice
Lemon Cheesecake:
8ounces(227 grams) cream cheesesoftened at room temperature
1/4cup(65 grams) sour creamroom temperature
1/2cup(60 grams) powdered sugar
Zest from 1 lemon
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoon(15 milliliters) milk
To Garnish:
fresh strawberry slices
fresh mint leaves
Instructions
To make the oat crumble:
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and chopped nuts.
Add the diced butter and use your finger to rub the butter into the flour mixture to form a crumbly texture. Do not overmix.
Arrange the crumble on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
To prepare the strawberries:
In a large bowl, toss together the diced strawberries, 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar, and orange liqueur or orange juice until combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
To make the lemon cheesecake:
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer or whisk until blended.
Beat in the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla.
Add the milk and continue to beat until light and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag with a 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) tip to easily transfer to the parfait glasses.
To assemble:
Cover the bottom of a serving glass with a thin layer of the cooled crumble.
Cover the crumble with a layer of the cream cheese.
Cover the cream cheese with a layer of the strawberries.
Continue to layer until the glass is filled, ending with a layer of the cream cheese.
Repeat with the remaining glasses.
Serve the Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits immediately. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves.