Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
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These no-bake Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits are a wonderful combination of sweet blueberry pie and creamy cheesecake, layered in individual jars for an easy portable dessert, perfect for a summer brunch or after dinner dessert.
More blueberry recipes we love include our Blueberry Lemon Scones, Blueberry Muffins, and Blueberry Coffee Cake.
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Easy No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake in a Jar
It’s funny, any given triple digit day you can usually catch me outside grilling, but I groan like a baby if I have to turn the oven on. Go figure. So, no-bake desserts are my BFF. And I’m embracing all the wonderful fruit that summer has to offer.
Blueberries are one of my favorites. Their taste, their beautiful color, and how about the fact that you don’t need to chop them up before putting them in stuff. YES. They take center-stage in these no-bake parfaits, layered with a thick and creamy cheese mousse.
Why You’ll Love This No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Here are a few reasons to get excited about this no-bake cheesecake jar recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- The flavor of cheesecake. They have the taste of cheesecake but without the hassle of making an actual cheesecake.
- Use fresh OR frozen blueberries. This desserts works with fresh or frozen fruit, so it’s a great year-round dessert.
- Use a different fruit. If blueberries aren’t your cup of tea, you could also use raspberries or blackberries. Delicious!
- Make ahead. The mousse can be prepped the day prior to assembly and the blueberry sauce up to 3 days prior.
- Easily scale the recipe up. This recipe easily doubles or triples, if you’re feeding a crowd.
- No oven needed! There’s no baking involved, perfect for a summer treat when it’s so hot outside.
Video: Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Proper Storage
- Make ahead. The cheesecake mousse can be prepped the day prior to assembly and the blueberry sauce up to 3 days prior – both need to be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly fitted container.
- Leftovers. Once fully assembled, these cheesecake jars will keep really well for 3 days in the fridge sealed with their lids.
More Dessert Jars:
- Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
- Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
- Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Parfaits
- White Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits
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Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Sauce
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups blueberries, , fresh or frozen
For the Cheesecake Mousse
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, , divided
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and water until it’s dissolved. Stir in the blueberries. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes until thickened and blueberries have softened and popped. Remove from the heat and mash slightly. Chill until cooled completely.
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken; slowly add in 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar. Continue to mix until thickened and stiff peaks form. (Do not overheat or it will become thick and clumpy.) Pour into a bowl; set aside.
- In the same bowl (no need to rinse out), beat the cream cheese until smooth. Continue mixing and add in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until well combined.
- With a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, until just combined.
- Alternate the cheesecake mousse with the blueberry sauce in 4-6 small tumbler glasses. Continue layering depending on the size of your glasses.
- Garnish with a couple fresh blueberries. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Way easier than making a cheesecake that’s for sure! Love that you can change up the fruit to suit your family or season.
My girls and I made these together and loved them.