Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe

Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

My friends like the tartness of the pink lemonade layer against the sweetness of the cheesecake layer. For a pretty look, I top the parfaits with crushed pomegranate seeds and lemon zest. —Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 6 Servings
35 5 40

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 peel, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
  • Dash salt

Directions

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon peel and vanilla. Pour into glasses over graham crackers, about 1/2 cup in each. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • 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.
  • 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 peel. Yield: 6 parfaits.

Nutritional Facts 1 parfait equals 449 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p35

Tip

Gelatin Parfaits

Here's a fun twist on layered gelatin served in parfait glasses: Pour the first layer into the glasses, then tilt the glasses in the refrigerator while the gelatin sets. To do this, carefully lean the glasses against the side of the fridge and support the bases with a rolled towel. Once the first layer is firm, add the next layer and stand the glasses upright while it sets. This is an easy way to make your parfaits look impressive. —Mrs. Saburo Aburano, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2013 by homemadewithlove

The graham crackers make this recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2013 by nhatalsky

I must be the only one who had a problem with getting the cheesecake layer to set. I don't know if using fat-free half and half made a difference, but it's the only thing I could think of that would have maybe caused a problem. Despite hours of refrigeration (and even a trip to the freezer to see if that would help), it came out like a thick liquid. If I make this again, I might try adding more gelatin to the mixture. It would have helped if the recipe had indicated approximately how much time each layer needed to set. I had high hopes for this recipe, but not much luck for me.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2013 by spiker1

This was wonderful!

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by FLMainer

Could this be made with Splenda Blend and lowfat cream cheese?

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by carols1

Just got this recipe this morning and decided to try it tonight and it was a great success.

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by nwalker52

If you want the pomegranate flavor, why not try substituting 1/4 cup of pomegranate juice for 1/4 cup of the water for the middle layer? You would get the essence of the pom at least.

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by tinarm

Looks fancy and delicious, can't wait to try!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by dihiggins

This is just the perfect recipe for a light and summery dessert! I loved it!

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2012 by flowernerenergize

The flavor of this recipe is great, and it's nice in cups because otherwise it would be too rich. I made a red simple syrup to substitute for the grenadine; might have been nice to have the pomegranate flavor as the recipe intended. The top foamy layer is astounding! Very, very nice recipe.

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by LaDawn Marie

Really good and beautiful but way too sweet. Cut back on the suger by at least a fourth. Also when it says to "heat up gelatin and sugar" really heat it up so it does dissolve. Mine didn't totally dissolve but good anyway.

 
 

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