Apple Cheesecake Parfaits

Ingredients:

• 1 sleev cinnamon flavored graham crackers crushed
• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1 1/4 cup Dairy Pure Heavy Whipping Cream divided
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
• 1canapple pie filling

Method:

1. Prepare cheesecake filling by combining cream cheese, 3 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream, and 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl.
2. Beat on med-high speed until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes.
3. Layer parfait dishes with graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake filling, and apple pie filling. Alternate layers until you reach the top of the dish. (*Reserve 1 tsp. graham cracker crumbs)
4. Prepare whipped cream by combining remaining heavy whipping cream and remaining sugar in a chilled bowl.
5. Beat at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat!
6. Spoon whipped cream into a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner cut; pipe onto the top of parfaits.
7. Sprinkle remaining graham cracker crumbs on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Helpful Hints:

Prep Time10minutes
Servings6
How to Make Dessert Parfaits:
1. Choose your parfait dish wisely. Think about your guests, as well as whether or not you will be serving other desserts. This will help you determine dish size. You will also want to choose something with height so you can do multiple layers. Wine glasses, martini glasses, or mason jars are all good options!
2. Focus on the layers. A good dessert parfait is all about the layers! Think about how much of each ingredient to include in each layer, as well as which order to put them in for the best flavor, color variation, and overall appeal!
3. Use a piping bag. Sure, a spoon works fine for some ingredients, such as pie filling or graham cracker crumbs. But when it comes to anything gooey or creamy? A piping bag is the way to go! This will help you create smooth, even layers and keep the edges of your parfait dish clean.
4. Pick a topping. Any topping! The best parfaits (in my humble opinion) don’t end with whipped cream. Add some garnish to finish it off!


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