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(No Bake) Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

 

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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:

  1. Slice strawberry and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar
  2. Mix graham crackers (Regal biscuits) with melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar.
  3. Beat cream cheese, add sour cream and confectioner sugar
  4. In another bowl, beat heavy cream. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  7. Sprinkle sliced almonds before serving to add crunchiness.

 

 

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For smaller portion, use smaller glasses like below

 

 

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Coconut panna cotta with berries sauce

Last week the weather was so hot even I; born as a tropical girl could  not stand it. On Monday, the heat spike to 104 Fahrenheit (or 40 Celsius). And on the following days were so unpleasantly hot too. I was craving for something cold and sweet, making lemonade crossed my mind but lemons were not available at home and I also did not feel like going out to get them.

After looking for dessert’s ideas on the internet, I decided to make Coconut Panna Cotta. I found this recipe when I still had an account at Multiply.com (back in 2007). But I forgot to write down the source.

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Coconut Panna Cotta

  • 1 Can coconut milk; 400 ml. You can also substitute with heavy cream
  • 300 ml milk
  • 80 gr sugar
  • 3/4 tsp agar-agar powder

Berry Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh mixed berries
  • 100 gr sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Direction for making Coconut Panna Cotta:

  1. Place coconut milk, milk, sugar and agar-agar powder in the medium pot.
  2. Stir then rest for 10 minutes
  3. Bring the ingredients to gentle simmer. Let it slightly cool
  4. Pour into serving glasses
  5. Refrigerate for 4- 6 hours

Direction for making Berry Sauce:

  1. Combine Sugar, strawberries and raspberries, lemon juice in small saucepan.
  2. Bring to simmer until it’s syrupy
  3. Divide equally on top of panna cotta

Serve Coconut Panna Cotta with berry sauce or simply with fresh berries.