These fruity and smooth Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits taste as good as they look. Top each dessert with sliced almonds for the ultimate sweet treat. Chill 2 hours before serving.
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) block neufchatel cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
1 cup plus 4 teaspoons coarsely crushed graham crackers, divided
1 cup sliced strawberries, divided
4 teaspoons sliced toasted almonds, divided
Directions:
1. Combine first 7 ingredients (through half-and-half) in a large bowl; mix well. 2. Spoon 1/4 cup cheese mixture into 4 parfait glasses; top each with 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers (there will be some left over). Place 2 tablespoons sliced berries over crackers in each glass. Spoon 1/2 cup cheese mixture into each glass. 3. Sprinkle each parfait with another 1 teaspoon crushed crackers, and 1 tablespoon berries. Top each with 1 teaspoon almonds. Chill 2 hours before serving.