Blackberry cheesecake parfaits for two are so fun and pretty! They're made with a fresh blackberry sauce and layered into jars for serving. No bake recipe!
Can we please spend the rest of summer eating no bake cheesecakes out of jars with long spoons? It is so so so hot. So hot.
I just got back from one of those vacations that you need a vacation afterwards. We went to bed way too late, ate way too much food, and generally lost track of time chatting all day long.
It was refreshing to the heart to socialize so much, but these bags under my eyes need to catch their plane.
Making a fresh blackberry cheesecake was at the top of my priority list this week for chasing away the blues. I know that it's clear that I have a no-bake cheesecake problem (see my no bake cheesecake for two, my no bake milk chocolate cheesecakes for proof). This fresh blackberry cheesecake version wasn't too far behind; you know that.
Most no-bake cheesecake recipes use sweetened condensed milk to set up. While that is delicious, it's hard to know what to do with the leftovers when making a dessert for two. I have a few ideas (homemade licorice, mini peanut butter pies, hello dolly bars) but for this cheesecake, I used melted white chocolate as the binder. Even more delicious!
White chocolate firms when cooled in the fridge, setting your cheesecake perfectly. It's magic!
The cheesecake base is super easy to make: it's just melted white chocolate + cream cheese + heavy cream.
If you're not a white chocolate fan, don't worry--it doesn't explicitly taste like white chocolate. It tastes like rich, creamy cheesecake. The graham cracker crust is the same as any pie you make: grahams + butter. The special part today is the blackberry sauce.
You can any summer beauty berry you like. Raspberries and blueberries are very welcome here, too!
The jars in the pictures are mini Weck tulip jars, and they hold just the right amount of cheesecake for two people! I adore them!
No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake
These delicious blackberry cheesecakes are perfect for two.
Ingredients
For the no bake cheesecake parfaits:
- 2 graham crackers, crushed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 ounces real white chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided use
For the fresh blackberry sauce:
- 6 ounces fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Pack this mixture into the bottom of two half pint glass jars. I used 7-ounce Weck jars in the photo.
- Next, in a clean bowl, add the chopped white chocolate and 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream.
- Heat the mixture on LOW in the microwave in 20-second pulses, stirring each time. When the mixture is fully melted, add the cream cheese and beat with a hand-held electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Divide the cheesecake mixture between the two jars. Cover and place in the fridge.
- Next, make the fresh blackberry sauce: combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until berries collapse and release their juices, about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture (or not, your choice), and let cool.
- Before serving, top the cheesecakes with the berry mixture. Whip the remaining ¼ cup heavy cream, and swirl on top of each cheesecake to garnish. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 803Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 451mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 6gSugar: 58gProtein: 11g
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
LOVE these cheesecakes! and congrats on QVC and book #2!!! so happy for you, Christina!
Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says
YOU DID SO GREAT!! You're totally a pro at tv appearances! You go girl! P.S. These cheesecakes look heavenly - and I love your twist. Pinned!
todd wagner says
No bake!! You're speaking my language. Can we talk about that blackberry sauce though...swoon!!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
These are just too pretty! And I've found that ever since I had a baby, holidays sure aren't relaxing anymore...they're more work than staying home!
Golda @ Cook's Apothecary says
I just discovered olallieberries and they would go perfect with this recipe. Thanks!
Consuelo | Honey & Figs says
Oh gosh, how exciting is that?? I wish I lived on the US so I could see you!
These look delicious and I bet that the white choc makes them delicious. Pinning! xx
Ezri says
I was really hesitant to try this since I'm not a fan of white chocolate, but man these were great! The texture and consistency were great, I would have never thought of adding white chocolate into the mix. I did substitute graham crackers for their cinnamon, gluten-free cousins so I could share it with my office mates, but this was a stellar mid-week pick me up.
The Brunette's Tofu says
Such an amazing recipe! I'll definitely try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Here's the invitation to my blog :)
http://thebrunettetofu.blogspot.pt/search/label/Ideias%20saud%C3%A1veis
Continue your amazing work! Kiss
Karen says
Thought I left a review here before bug guess I was in Cheesecake heaven and forgot! These are absolutely delish! Have made them a couple of times because have gotten some great blackberries at the store recently..sooooo heavenly. I love how the white choco really helps to set it up! I posted on my IG @beachmom_loch and tagged you!
Keep em coming!