Berry Cream Parfaits

Name: Berry Cream Parfaits
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons crème fraiche – see Note; 3 tablespoons powdered (confectioners’) sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish; 12 to 14 ounces fresh berries – blueberries, raspberries, or a mixture; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

by Seasoned Kitchen

4 servings

10 min

Berry Cream Parfaits are quick and easy to prepare with only 6 ingredients – and are super delicious!

I remember loving parfait desserts as a kid. All those wonderful layers . . . they were so elegant and impressive to me – and oh, so pretty. Lovely to look at, delicious to eat! And I still love them today, for the same reasons. These Berry Cream Parfaits are a particular favorite of mine because they are so quick and easy to prepare. Only 10 minutes to put together a beautiful and scrumptious dessert.

Simply blend cream cheese, crème fraiche (or sour cream), lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Then layer the cheese mixture with fresh berries in a fun glass and, presto! you have a delicious and beautiful dessert. The flavors are reminiscent of a creamy, yummy cheesecake.

I like to use a mixture of blueberries and raspberries, but any berry will work. If blackberries and strawberries are in season, by all means use them – in addition to the other berries, or on their own. Peaches and/or plums would be delicious, too! With only a handful of ingredients that you are likely to have in your pantry, Berry Cream Parfaits are perfect for last minute guests, or as a quick family treat.

Serve these Berry Cream Parfaits with our Ginger Spice Cookies (in my cookbook Fresh Tastes, p. 258) or purchased ginger snaps.

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Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 10 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons crème fraiche – see Note
3 tablespoons powdered (confectioners’) sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
12 to 14 ounces fresh berries – blueberries, raspberries, or a mixture
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Using an electric mixer or food processor, blend together the cream cheese, crème fraiche, powdered sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon until light and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Layer the berries and cream cheese mixture alternately in 4 wine, martini or short (single old fashioned size) glasses, ending with the cheese mixture on the top.
Garnish with additional cinnamon and fresh mint leaves (and maybe a berry or two).
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips

Crème fraiche: is available in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores, often in the deli section. Can substitute sour cream.
Make ahead: can be made earlier in the day, covered and refrigerated.

Comments

Patricia ruffino on Feb 27, 2021

Looks great and I bet tastes like the "no bake cheese cake pie" we used to make many years ago! any nutritional info on this recipe? Need to know sugar and carb info thank you

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- Seasoned Kitchen on Feb 27, 2021
  
  Yes, that's exactly what it tastes like! I just added the nutritional information to my website version of this recipe. I'm new to foodtalkdaily and am trying to see how to add it here. Carbs are 9.2g and sugars are 8g per serving. I'll get the rest posted here as soon as I sort out how!
  
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- Patricia ruffino on Feb 28, 2021
  
  Thank you so much now I know I can have a tablespoon lol but my guests will love it!
  
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- Seasoned Kitchen on Mar 03, 2021
  
  And I did finally figure out how to post the nutritional info on this page!
  
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- Patricia ruffino on Mar 03, 2021
  
  thank you I am more then sure my guests will love it, to much sugar and carbs for my hubby and me. I may sneak a teaspoon lol I may try with Stevia instead of sugar.
  
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Mo on Feb 27, 2021

Looks really, really good. Any calorie information?

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- Seasoned Kitchen on Feb 27, 2021
  
  Thanks for your interest in my recipe! I just added the nutritional information to this recipe on my website. I'm new to foodtalkdaily and am trying to see how to add it here. If you need the info right away, look on my website. I'll try to get it on here ASAP.
  
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- Seasoned Kitchen on Mar 03, 2021
  
  I finally figured out how to post the nutritional information here - it's above.
  
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