Description
Silky whipped chocolate cheesecake parfaits dance with rich layers of creamy decadence and chocolate indulgence. Cool, elegant dessert glasses reveal a luxurious experience that promises pure chocolate bliss for passionate sweet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Crushed chocolate cookies
Instructions
- Utilize an electric mixer to transform cream cheese into a silky, lump-free foundation, ensuring a velvety texture at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a consistent, rich chocolate color with no visible sugar granules.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until it forms distinct, sturdy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, using a folding technique to maintain the airiness and prevent deflation of the cream.
- Select clear parfait glasses for elegant presentation, creating alternating layers of the decadent chocolate cheesecake mixture and finely crushed chocolate cookies.
- Repeat layering until glasses are filled, ending with a decorative cookie crumb topping for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and the dessert to set firmly, which enhances both texture and taste.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional cookie crumbs or a light dusting of cocoa powder for an extra touch of sophistication.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, lump-free texture that blends effortlessly with other ingredients.
- Sift cocoa powder before mixing to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, even chocolate flavor throughout the dessert.
- Experiment with different cookie varieties like Oreos, graham crackers, or chocolate wafers to customize the parfait’s base and add unique crunch.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese and use low-fat whipped cream to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg