These stunning cheezecake parfaits are layers of creamy, lemony cheezecake filling, mixed berry topping and a nutty crust crumble. Deliciously dairy-free!
Where I’m at it feels like Winter is moving at warp-speed into Spring (maybe even Summer), and because of that I wanted the seasons meet in harmony; in a recipe, of course! My lemon tree is being weighed down with ripe golden fruits and using them in this Lemon Berry Cheezecake Parfait sounded like a great idea. It most certainly was!
Things that are great about this cheezecake parfait: no baking involved, no added cane sugar, you get to use beautiful berries and bright citrus, the layering doesn’t have to be perfect (if it’s sloppy it means it’s “rustic”, right?), there are some probiotics in it, it is super delicious, and you can decide how many people you want to share it with.
My favorite trick for getting a little tang in my cheezecake filling is to use non-dairy yogurt. The only issue with this is that they are definitely not equal! Some are water-y, some are starchy and gelatinous, and sometimes they’re hard to find. Insert Silk Dairy-free yogurt; they’re non-GMO, vegan, easy-to-find, and great to use in recipes or just eat.
The vanilla flavor works perfectly in this parfait, though you can experiment with the others (maybe peach or black cherry would be extra tasty?).
Tips for this recipe: Use tall skinny vessels or jars to make the layering even more beautiful and pronounced. You can also separate this recipe into 4 jars/cups for easier serving, or even smaller ramekins for parties!
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Lemon Berry Cheezecake Parfait
These stunning cheezecake parfaits are layers of creamy, lemony cheezecake filling, mixed berry topping and a nutty crust crumble. Deliciously dairy-free!
Ingredients
Cheezecake filling
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes then drained
- 5.3 oz container dairy-free vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Berry topping
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- Pinch of salt
Crust crumble
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw buckwheat groats
- 5 in pitted dates, cut half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh Mint
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
Cheezecake filling
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and puree until completely smooth. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
Berry topping
- In a small pan, over medium heat, bring the blackberries, blueberries, and coconut sugar to a boil. Adjust heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have broken down and the mixture thickens. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Crust crumble
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Pour into a bowl and set aside
Assembly
- Place 2 tablespoons of the crust into the bottom of two 12-ounce jars, then carefully spoon 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake filling into each jar, tap down lightly to settle the filling, and spoon 2 of berry topping. Repeat until all parts are used up, then garnish and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Each 12-ounce jar serves two people.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Lemon Berry Cheezecake Parfait switch-ups:
- Use stone fruits like cherries, peaches or plums, instead of berries, once summer is here!
- For an extra treat, drizzle chocolate sauce over the top layer of each parfait.
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Natasha
Friday 19th of August 2022
A super simple and healthy recipe!!!! This tastes really good! Thanks for the recipe!
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Tuesday 13th of October 2020
WOW this looks and sounds amazing! I'm bookmarking this to make it this weekend. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
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Uma Bruegman
Sunday 1st of December 2019
Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to try this.
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Sunday 1st of December 2019
I hope that you enjoy it!