parfait – My Experimental Playground

This dessert looks elegant and yummy (trust me ! I’ve tried it). It’s so easy and simple to make, this is one of the foolproof recipe that can’t go wrong. My family loves it. My daughter could not tell that the bottom layer was cream cheese (mixed with cocoa powder). You won’t make any mistake when putting them altogether. Having fun is the key for this. You can either layer the cookies on the bottom of the glass or mix the cookies with the cream. There’s no any order for making this dessert enjoyable.

Go ahead make this parfait and indulge yourself with this treat. Invite your friends to enjoy this together. Impress them by how easy and yummy treats to dig in. Let’s get started !

Ingredients : (makes 4 – 8 serving)

For cheesecake layer

16 ounces = 452 gr cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup = 115 gr sugar
1/4 cup = 30 gr cocoa

For whipped cream layer

1 cup = 250 ml cold heavy cream/whipping cream
1 1/2 tbsp cocoa
3 tbsp powdered sugar

For Cookies layer

15 oreo cookies, crushed. I prefer using fine ground for the layer and using the crushed cookies on top of the cream

Methods:

For Cheesecake layer

Beat cream cheese, sugar and cocoa with electric mixer until smooth, set aside.

For Whipped cream layer

Whip heavy cream/whipping cream until it gets thicken, add cocoa and sugar continue to whip until stiff peak forms

To assembly the parfait;

Pipe or spoon cheesecake mixture on the bottom of the glass
Sprinkle with oreo cookies
Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of the cookies layer
Sprinkle with oreo cookies , if needed

When I made this dessert years ago, I did not know that this kind of dessert is so easy to make. Just because I saw from the pictures this cheesecake has so may layers that look a lot to do, too complicated. But it’s actually is quite simple and worth the work. For those who like cheesecake, this dessert gives another way to enjoy the cheesecake. You can also make it smaller portion, just serve them in smaller glasses.

It’s a kind of dessert to impress your guests or even just your family members.

I don’t own this recipe, apologize I forgot to write down the source of this recipe.

Ingredients: (Make 4 in medium glasses)

1 lb strawberries (453 gr)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup Graham crackers crumb (I used Regal Biscuits)
2 tbsp melted butter
12 ounces (340 gr) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup confectioner sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Toasted sliver almonds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Slice strawberry and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar
Mix graham crackers (Regal biscuits) with melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar.
Beat cream cheese, add sour cream and confectioner sugar
In another bowl, beat heavy cream. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
Place a tablespoon graham crackers mixture, layer with strawberries and cream cheese mixture. Repeat the same layers. Top the cheese mixture with graham mixture (Regal biscuits) and sliced strawberries.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
Sprinkle sliced almonds before serving to add crunchiness.