Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Lime and Mango Cheesecake Parfait. Perfect for National Cheesecake Day or any warm-weather gathering, this dessert combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the zesty brightness of lime for a truly delightful treat.
What makes this parfait stand out is the creamy filling that blends tangy low-fat Greek yogurt with smooth cream cheese, delivering a boost of protein and a luscious texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. Lightly whipped with lime zest, fresh lime juice, vanilla, and a touch of cream, the filling is fluffy and full of fresh flavor.
Layered with crunchy, golden baked graham cracker and mango crumbles, each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures. Finished with a garnish of lime slices and extra sprinkles of crumble and zest, this cheesecake in a cup looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Best of all, this recipe is quick and easy with minimal prep time and flexible enough to prepare components in advance, making it a convenient and impressive dessert to share with friends and family.
15min
Prep time
4
Servings
No-Bake Tropical Cheesecake Parfaits
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Lime and Mango Cheesecake Parfait. Perfect for National Cheesecake Day or any warm-weather gathering, this dessert combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the zesty brightness of lime for a truly delightful treat.
What makes this parfait stand out is the creamy filling that blends tangy low-fat Greek yogurt with smooth cream cheese, delivering a boost of protein and a luscious texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. Lightly whipped with lime zest, fresh lime juice, vanilla, and a touch of cream, the filling is fluffy and full of fresh flavor.
Layered with crunchy, golden baked graham cracker and mango crumbles, each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures. Finished with a garnish of lime slices and extra sprinkles of crumble and zest, this cheesecake in a cup looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Best of all, this recipe is quick and easy with minimal prep time and flexible enough to prepare components in advance, making it a convenient and impressive dessert to share with friends and family.
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Lime and Mango Cheesecake Parfait. Perfect for National Cheesecake Day or any warm-weather gathering, this dessert combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the zesty brightness of lime for a truly delightful treat.
What makes this parfait stand out is the creamy filling that blends tangy low-fat Greek yogurt with smooth cream cheese, delivering a boost of protein and a luscious texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. Lightly whipped with lime zest, fresh lime juice, vanilla, and a touch of cream, the filling is fluffy and full of fresh flavor.
Layered with crunchy, golden baked graham cracker and mango crumbles, each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures. Finished with a garnish of lime slices and extra sprinkles of crumble and zest, this cheesecake in a cup looks as beautiful as it tastes.
Best of all, this recipe is quick and easy with minimal prep time and flexible enough to prepare components in advance, making it a convenient and impressive dessert to share with friends and family.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place freeze dried mango in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine. Remove half of the mango sprinkles from the food processor and reserve. Add graham crackers, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt and pulse until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse to incorporate.
Transfer crumble mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the crumbles are golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely then set 1/4 cup of the crumble mixture aside to use as a garnish.*
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cream cheese, sugar, 2 teaspoons lime zest, lime juice and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat mixture with the whisk attachment of a stand or hand mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add whipping cream to the yogurt mixture and beat on high speed until the mixture is fully incorporated and fluffy — about 3 minutes longer.
Use a rubber spatula to transfer filling mixture to a piping bag or a gallon sized ziplock bag with one corner snipped off—or simply spoon the filling mixture into serving glasses.
To make parfaits, divide ingredients between 4 to 6 parfait glasses (or one large glass dish if serving family style). Alternate adding spoonfuls of graham cracker crumbles and dollops of the filling mixture into each serving glass until full. Cover each glass with plastic wrap and allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. **
To serve, remove serving glasses from refrigerator and top each one with a lime slice and a sprinkle of reserved graham cracker crumbles, mango sprinkles and lime zest.
Notes:
* if a completely “no-bake” recipe is desired, skip toasting the crumble mixture. Simply combine crumble ingredients in the food processor and move directly to step 3.
** All components of the parfaits can also be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated in separate airtight containers. Assemble just prior to serving.
