Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCindy Lou's Fish HouseStrawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Strawberry Puree & Walnut Crunch, Vanilla Wafer Crust

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Puree

Walnut Crunch

Vanilla Wafer Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Method

Strawberry Puree

  1. 1

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash the strawberries thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems and cut them into halves.

  2. 2

    Cook Strawberries

    In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Cool the Mixture

    Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and release their juices, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  4. 4

    Blend to Puree

    Once cooled, blend the mixture until smooth. Set aside.

Walnut Crunch

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the skillet, stirring to coat the nuts evenly.

  3. 7

    Toast Walnuts

    Cook for 5-7 minutes until the walnuts are toasted and the sugar has caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.

Vanilla Wafer Crust

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 9

    Crush Wafers

    Crush the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-lock bag and rolling pin.

  3. 10

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter until well combined.

  4. 11

    Form Crust

    Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or individual parfait glasses to form a crust.

  5. 12

    Bake Crust

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Cheesecake Filling

  1. 13

    Beat Cream Cheese

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

  2. 14

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

  3. 15

    Whip Heavy Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  4. 16

    Combine Mixtures

    Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

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