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Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits

Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits

Delightful Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits combine red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake mousse and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red velvet cake crumbs
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes for topping
  • 6 small jars or glasses for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Jars or glasses

Method
 

  1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a mousse-like filling.
  4. In each jar, layer red velvet cake crumbs at the bottom.
  5. Add a layer of cheesecake mousse on top of the crumbs.
  6. Repeat the layers until the jar is full.
  7. Finish with a swirl of mousse and crushed candy canes on top.
  8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1parfaitCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 27g

Notes

For a twist, substitute red velvet cake crumbs with chocolate or gingerbread cake. You can also add layers of crushed Oreos or a splash of peppermint schnapps for extra flavor.

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