Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe

Name: Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole graham crackers, crushed; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups cold water; 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup; Dash salt

Servings: persons

2 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
Dash salt

1
Divide graham crackers among six dessert dishes. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle 1 envelope of gelatin over cream mixture; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and vanilla. Pour into glasses over graham crackers, about 1/2 cup in each. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the water, grenadine, salt and remaining sugar and lemon juice. Sprinkle remaining gelatin over water mixture; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. Pour 2 tablespoons mixture into each parfait glass. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
4
Refrigerate remaining grenadine mixture until syrupy, about 30 minutes. With a hand mixer, beat until frothy. Divide among glasses. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Garnish with remaining lemon zest.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole graham crackers, crushed, 1 cup half-and-half cream, 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits

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