Cherry Cheesecake Parfait
All of my friends know that I am a huge fan of Trader Joe's. I am constantly talking about great products that I find in their stores. (Seriously, I should be on their payroll!)
Recently I tried Trader Joe's dark Morello Cherries and after tasting them I have been experimenting with different ways to incorporate these delicious cherries into my recipes.
Recently I made crepes and filled them with Trader Joe's Belgian chocolate pudding and then I topped them with these cherries. The combination of the dark bittersweet chocolate and the slightly sour cherries was perfect.
My latest recipe is a cherry cheesecake parfait. It is extremely easy to make and it is perfect just about any time of the year.
Cherry Cheesecake Parfait
8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 Tablespoon sugar
Optional Topping:
Additional sweetened whipped cream
sliced almonds
In a bowl mix the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
In a separate bowl beat 1/3 cup whipping cream until stiff while slowly adding 1 Tablespoon of sugar.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
To serve: Layer cherries (with some of the cherry juice) and the cream cheese mixture. (Cream cheese can be piped or spooned into a dessert glass or bowl). Top with extra whipped cream and sliced almonds if desired. Service immediately, or chill for later.
If you are not near a Trader Joe's then try any other favorite fruit filling. This recipe is also especially good with fresh strawberries, raspberries or mangos.
Makes 4 servings.
Recently I tried Trader Joe's dark Morello Cherries and after tasting them I have been experimenting with different ways to incorporate these delicious cherries into my recipes.
Recently I made crepes and filled them with Trader Joe's Belgian chocolate pudding and then I topped them with these cherries. The combination of the dark bittersweet chocolate and the slightly sour cherries was perfect.
My latest recipe is a cherry cheesecake parfait. It is extremely easy to make and it is perfect just about any time of the year.
Cherry Cheesecake Parfait
8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 Tablespoon sugar
Optional Topping:
Additional sweetened whipped cream
sliced almonds
In a bowl mix the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
In a separate bowl beat 1/3 cup whipping cream until stiff while slowly adding 1 Tablespoon of sugar.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
To serve: Layer cherries (with some of the cherry juice) and the cream cheese mixture. (Cream cheese can be piped or spooned into a dessert glass or bowl). Top with extra whipped cream and sliced almonds if desired. Service immediately, or chill for later.
If you are not near a Trader Joe's then try any other favorite fruit filling. This recipe is also especially good with fresh strawberries, raspberries or mangos.
Makes 4 servings.