Description
{{Add a festive sparkle to your holiday celebrations with these quick and easy Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits! Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, these no-bake treats feature creamy cheesecake layers, vibrant red velvet cake, crunchy graham crust, and a pepperminty crunch—all in a jar. If you’re searching for the ultimate easy dessert idea for Christmas, a fun make-ahead snack, or a creative twist on cheesecake, you’ll love this recipe. Ideal for breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, healthy snack options (with a little tweaking), or whenever you want something delicious and festive.}}
Ingredients
{{1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups crumbled red velvet cake (homemade or store-bought)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (plus extra for topping)
1 cup whipped cream (for topping)}}
Instructions
1. {{Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of 6 jars or glasses.
2. Add a layer of crumbled red velvet cake over the graham crust in each jar.
3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Spoon or pipe cheesecake mixture over the red velvet layer.
6. Sprinkle with a layer of crushed peppermint candies.
7. Top each parfait with whipped cream and more crushed candy canes.
8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.}}
Notes
{{For best texture, add whipped cream and candy canes right before serving.
Make these gluten-free by using gluten-free graham crackers and cake.
Use brownies or chocolate cake as a fun variation if you don’t have red velvet.}}
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, layered
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, easy dessert, cheesecake parfaits, peppermint cheesecake, holiday treat