• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Cheese Curd In Paradise

  • Recipe Index
  • Weekly Meal Plan
  • The Serial Killer Cookbook
  • Contact Me!
  • Work with Me!
  • Legal/Privacy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Weekly Meal Plan
  • The Serial Killer Cookbook
  • Contact Me!
  • Work with Me!
  • Legal/Privacy
×

Home » Dessert » Cheesecake » Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

Published: Mar 28, 2019 · Modified: Jul 7, 2019 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Mix
Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Welcome to Day 4 of #SpringSweetsWeek 2019 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the coming of spring than with food and a fun giveaway? 30 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring!  Get ready to ditch your hats, coats, and snow boots and get ready for some delicious sweet treats like cupcakes, cookies, sweet breads, and cocktails! Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much Swiss Diamond, Dixie Crystals, Nancy’s Yogurt, Sprinkle Pop, Adams Extracts, Barleans, Melissa’s Produce, and PEEPS® for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

cheesecake in a jar

Today, I am sharing my recipe for Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits! This recipe is a perfect make in advance dessert, and it can be ready in 15 minutes! I opt to use jars for my cheesecakes because when I make them in advance I can pop on a lid when they are done, and serve them later.

I use a vanilla cream cheese base for these, followed by a tart lemon curd, and a little whipped cream. This dessert is absolutely delicious- and soooo easy!

cheesecake in a jar

For this recipe I am using my favorite vanilla from Adams Extract! It seriously smells so good, and the flavor is nice and strong which works perfectly in a no-bake cheesecake because I wanted a nice prominent flavor of vanilla to work with the tart citrus. Adams Extract is generous to donate to our prize pack as well. One lucky winner will receive, four of their amazing extracts and a set of their food colors. Don't forget to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win!

cheesecake in a jar

#SpringSweetsWeek

Thursday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

  • Berry Chia Scones with Lemon Glaze by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
  • Birds Nest Easter Dirt Cups by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
  • Blackberry Lemon Coffee Cake by Our Good Life
  • Bunny Cards by The Freshman Cook
  • Carrot Cake Macaron by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
  • Chocolate Fruit Pizza by Creative Southern Home
  • Cottontail Confetti Krispies by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Easter Chocolate Bark by Sweet Beginnings
  • Easter Fudge by Family Around the Table
  • Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Fun Spring Meringues by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
  • Lemon Cookie Bars by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Parfaits by The Tip Garden
  • Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake by House of Nash Eats
  • Orange Cupcakes by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
  • Spring Rolo Pretzel Bites with Sprinkles by Blogghetti
  • Spring Sugar Cookie Cake by Books n' Cooks
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes by The Crumby Kitchen
  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Pancakes by Crumb Top Baking
  • Sugar Cookie Dough Frosting by Cooking With Carlee
  • Vegan Banana Split Cake by The Baking Fairy
  • White Chocolate Funfetti Brownies by Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
  • Yogurt Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis by Cookaholic Wife
cheesecake in a jar

Spring Sweets Week is in full speed, and I hope you have had a chance to checkout all of the delicious recipes! Like I said before, my list is getting long, but after today it is even longer!

cheesecake in a jar

Follow me on Twitter for more delicious goodness!

Tweets by Chzcurdparadise

Are you following me yet? What are you waiting for?

Pinterest Instagram Facebook Twitter

cheesecake in a jar

Looking for more citrus goodness!

Creamy Asparagus Risotto with Dill

Grapefruit Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries with Lemon Pepper Sauce

[easy-image-collage id=6814]
cheesecake in a jar

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

4.91 from 10 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 parfaits

Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup lemon curd, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, for topping
  • whipped cream, for topping
  • lemon wedges, for topping
  • 4 8 oz jars for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Set aside
  • To assemble, spoon 3 tablespoon of the graham crackers in the bottom of the jar. Add cheesecake to jar, about 3 tbsp. Next add the lemon curd, about 3 tbsp. Add an additional equal cheesecake layer. Top each parfait with 1 tablespoon f lemon curd. 
  • Top with a little whipped cream. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a little lemon zest. Enjoy! 

Notes

Make adding the cheesecake and lemon curd to the jars a breeze by placing the mixtures in sealable bags, snip the end about ¼-inch, and pipe them into the jar versus using a spoon! 
Tried this recipe? I'd love to see it! Mention @CheeseCurdInParadise or tag #cheesecurdinparadise on Instagram!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
cheesecake in a jar

Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Swiss Diamond, Nancy’s Yogurt, Barlean’s, Sprinkle Pop, PEEPS, Melissa’s Produce, and Adams Extracts for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older.   All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Eight (8) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

« Cadbury Monster Cookie Cake
Carrot Cake Scones »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jan Thomas

    March 28, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    I love lemon and it looks so spring time in these lovely parfaits

    Reply
  2. Hezzi-D

    March 28, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    Cheesecake and lemon curd sound amazing in this parfait!

    Reply
  3. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    March 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    They look so lemony and refreshing! Love parfaits! They're a perfect make ahead dessert and always look elegant!

    Reply
  4. Terri Steffes

    March 28, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    I adore lemon curd. What a fabulous idea for a layer.

    Reply
  5. Carlee

    March 29, 2019 at 8:29 am

    Yes please! These are so pretty and look delicious as well 💛🍋💛

    Reply
  6. Christie

    March 29, 2019 at 9:43 am

    These look so yummy! Now I know what I'm going to do with the rest of my lemon curd.

    Reply
  7. kallee

    March 29, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Lemon is the perfect refreshing flavor for me after a meal

    Reply
  8. Valentina | The Baking Fairy

    March 29, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Gosh these parfaits sound INCREDIBLE! Cheesecake and lemon - two of my favorite things in one!

    Reply
  9. Cindy

    March 29, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    These would make a great Mother's Day brunch dessert! Lemon curd and cheesecake sound so good together!

    Reply
  10. Danielle Wolter

    March 29, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    you must have read my mind. this is exactly the dessert i want to be having right now! loving that it's lemon seaosn 🙂

    Reply
  11. Linda

    March 29, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    This sounds like a fun virtual party! Love seeing all the recipe collections here and each of this creamy lemon cheesecake parfait looks so good. Can't wait to start making.

    Reply
  12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    March 30, 2019 at 10:07 am

    I am in ,love with the single serve dessert cups and the flavors are just so amazing. I can;t wait to try this out. I am scared to bake a whole cheesecake and this is just the kind I would love to make.

    Reply
  13. Natalie

    March 30, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    I'm so into lemons lately. Absolutely love them this time of year. This beautiful lemon cheesecake cups look absolutely delicious. I will give them a try very soon. We're having guests next week and these will be perfect for dessert.

    Reply
  14. Swathi

    March 30, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    Love this creamy lemon cheesecake parfaits, I like Adam's extract vanilla extract. they best when comes to vanilla extract. perfect summery dessert.

    Reply
  15. Jagruti Dhanecha

    March 31, 2019 at 7:17 am

    Lemon flavoured desserts in spring, are most welcome. Creamy and droolicious lemon cheesecake is perfect for a spring and summer parties.

    Reply
  16. Lisa Kerhin

    April 01, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    I love the layers and the lemon curd! Individual sized are perfect snacks!

    Reply
  17. Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings

    April 02, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    I absolutely adore all things cheesecake and lemon, so this is a perfect dessert for me. And the fact that it can be made so quickly is....well, dangerous!!

    Reply
  18. Liz @ Books n' Cooks

    April 03, 2019 at 7:55 am

    These are really stunning - gorgeous parfaits, and gorgeous photos. And such a nice light springtime dessert.

    Reply
  19. Teri@The Freshman Cook

    April 13, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Gorgeous and yummy looking! They would make a great dessert for a picnic!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I am Ashley. I am a busy mom and wife working to make family, food, and life an adventure!

Search Cheese Curd In Paradise

Recent Posts

  • Pink Lemonade Sangria
  • Cinnamon Roll Muffins
  • Lemon Blueberry Upside Down Cake
  • Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup
  • Peppermint Cheesecake Dip

Copyright © 2023 · Cheese Curd In Paradise

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
  • Print