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Cheesecake and Blueberry Parfaits


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  • Author: Danelle MC
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Creamy cheesecake and sweet blueberry sauce layered in pretty parfaits. A delightful dessert for any occasion!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups (710 ml) frozen blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) heavy cream
  • 227 g (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Stir in water and lemon juice. Add frozen blueberries and stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
  4. Cool completely.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Fold in whipped cream.
  8. Cut the pound cake into small squares.
  9. Divide half of the cake between 6-8 small cups or parfait glasses.
  10. Pipe or spoon half of the cheesecake filling over the cake.
  11. Top with a few spoonfuls of blueberry sauce.
  12. Repeat once, ending with blueberry sauce.
  13. Garnish with fresh mint before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a smoother cheesecake filling, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating.
  • If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can whip the cream by hand, but it will require more effort and time.
  • To make these parfaits ahead of time, prepare the blueberry sauce and cheesecake filling separately and assemble just before serving to prevent the cake from getting soggy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 parfait
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 40