Black Forest Cheesecake Parfaits

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Scrumptious Black Forest Cheesecake Parfaits for a Rich and Creamy Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 cups frozen unsweetened cherries
	1/2 cup black cherry preserves
	1/2 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
	6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
	3/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs ( about 15 cookies , such as Nabisco 's Famous Chocolate Wafers )
	grated lemon rind ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

355

Sugar

42g

Fat

12g

Black Forest Cheesecake Parfaits are a spin on the classic Black Forest Cake, a German dessert that features layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. This version swaps out the cake for chocolate wafer crumbs and the whipped cream for creamy cheesecake filling, but the flavors all remain the same. The combination of chocolate, cherries, and creamy cheesecake is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Serve these parfaits at your next dinner party or as a special indulgence for yourself.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, combine frozen cherries, cherry preserves, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat until cherries have thawed and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
2.	In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cooled cherry mixture and beat until well combined.
3.	To assemble the parfaits, evenly distribute chocolate wafer crumbs among four serving glasses. Spoon cherry-cheesecake filling over the crumbs, filling each glass halfway. Add another layer of wafer crumbs over the filling, then top with remaining cherry-cheesecake mixture. Sprinkle with grated lemon rind, if desired.
4.	Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Black Forest Cheesecake Parfaits are a decadent and delicious dessert that everyone will love.

They are quick and easy to prepare, and can be made ahead of time for a stress-free dessert option.

The combination of chocolate, cherries, and creamy cheesecake is heavenly.

CONS

The recipe calls for reduced-fat cream cheese, but the addition of sugar and cherry preserves still make this dessert fairly high in calories and sugar.

If you are watching your calorie intake, this may not be the best choice of dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Black Forest Cheesecake Parfaits may not be the healthiest dessert option, they do contain cherries, which are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and may help to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.