Best 6 Chocolate Crunch Cheesecake Parfait Recipes

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When it comes to delectable desserts that combine both richness and texture, the chocolate crunch cheesecake parfait stands tall. This exquisite treat tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake, crunchy chocolate layers, and a sprinkle of velvety chocolate ganache. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply seeking a moment of indulgence, this parfait is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. With its stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, the chocolate crunch cheesecake parfait promises an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CHEESECAKE PARFAIT



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No-bake cheesecake parfaits make an easy and impressive dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping (thawed)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup blackberry jam
3 cups fresh blackberries
1 1/2 cups Nature Valley™ oats 'n dark chocolate protein granola

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat Cheesecake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave blackberry jam uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in blackberries.
  • In 6 parfait glasses, layer cheesecake mixture, berry filling and granola. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Liz Lampman

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cocoa pebbles cereal, or other chocolate cereal
2 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chocolate chips
2-8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • Oil and line a 9" springform pan and set aside.
  • Melt 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl, heating for 35 seconds and stirring well, then repeating as necessary.
  • Stir in the chocolate crunchy cereal and stir to coat.
  • Fold the chocolate-coated cereal out into the springform pan and press down into an even layer with wet hands.
  • Set in the fridge to set as you make the filling.
  • Melt the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and allow to cool for a couple minutes.
  • Beat in the cream cheese, followed by the sugars, milk and vanilla. Taste and determine if you want to add salt or additional vanilla.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture into the springform pan, smoothing into an even layer with an offset spatula.
  • Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

CHOCOLATE-CRUNCH CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake features a shortbread crust and Nestle Crunch candy bars. Recipe is from Family Circle.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) box shortbread cookies, such as Lorne Doone (finely crushed)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (5 ounce) Nestle Crunch bars, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 (1 5/8 ounce) Nestle Crunch bars, chopped for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the crumbs and butter.
  • Press over bottom and partially up side of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Note: For a crust with an even thickness, use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press crumbs down into the pie plate.
  • Refrigerate while making filling.
  • Beat cream cheese 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup of the sugar and the cornstarch; beat for 3 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Add sour cream, liqueur and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Fold in chopped candy bar.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes, until just set.
  • Run a knife around edge of cake to separate from pan.
  • Cool in pan on rack.
  • Cover; refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove side of pan.
  • Whip cream and 1 T sugar to stiff peaks.
  • Spread onto cake; garnish with candy bar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 269.8, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 21.9, Protein 8.5

PATRIOTIC CHEESECAKE PARFAITS



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Take all the great, rich flavor of cheesecake, layer it with summer's best berries then add a little crunch and a touch of chocolate, and you have what may just be the perfect summer dessert. Best of all, a great big, celebratory serving of this parfait clocks in at less than 400 calories. (This recipe can also be made to serve six instead of four. Just use smaller glasses and divvy the recipe up into six parfaits with less than 250 calories each. We pinky-swear it won't feel skimpy!)

Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces Neufchatel (light) cream cheese, at room temperature
One 5.3-ounce container vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
6 chocolate wafer cookies, crumbled
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/4 cups Grape-Nuts brand cereal
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Beat the Neufchatel, yogurt and sour cream with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and beat again until smooth.
  • Combine the crumbled cookies and cereals together in a small bowl.
  • Build the parfaits: Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake mixture in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses or wine goblets. Add a layer of fruit, followed by a second layer of the cheesecake mixture; top with a layer of the crumbs. Repeat. Arrange a final layer of berries on top, place a decorative dollop of the last of the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle with the crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 388 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams

EASY NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE PARFAITS



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When it comes to digging your spoon into a tall glass of deliciousness, there's no party quite like a cheesecake parfait party. Sweeten up the deal by bypassing the oven in favor of this 15-minute no-bake cheesecake.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons chilled heavy cream
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 1/2 cups fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons heavy cream and 5 tablespoons sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and the lemon juice and zest. Beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together the remaining 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the sour cream in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment) on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Add a layer of crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each parfait glass. Top the graham crackers with a layer of the cheesecake, then a layer of fruit (see Cook's Note). Top each parfait with a dollop of the whipped cream and serve.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUNCH



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It's worth tasting a few brands of graham crackers to find one you particularly like - preferably one with whole-wheat flour and a good dash of salt and honey or molasses. Try a health-food store or Whole Foods for organic and low-sugar brands. (Graham flour was devised in the 19th century as a healthful alternative to white flour.) Fresh, fluffy cream cheese with a minimum of fillers and stabilizers is also worth seeking out for this recipe. This recipe works fine with supermarket cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs (or dark chocolate cookie crumbs) in the crust, but the filling must be made with top-quality chocolate to get the full effect: milky cream cheese, tangy sour cream and the slight bitterness of chocolate playing against the sweet crunch of the crust. That's how it's been made since 1984 at the Saltry restaurant in Halibut Cove, off the southern Alaska coast. All of the ingredients (as well as the equipment, furniture, staff and customers) arrive by boat - except for the magnificent salmon, oysters, halibut, cod and mussels that are caught or harvested nearby.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups/170 grams graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup/100 grams light brown sugar
4 tablespoons/50 grams (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup/250 milliliters sour cream
8 ounces/250 grams best-quality semisweet chocolate, preferably Callebaut, broken into pieces
1 1/2 pounds/700 grams cream cheese
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
3 eggs
3 or 4 graham crackers
2 tablespoons/25 grams unsalted butter
Chocolate ganache (optional; see recipe)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Line a 9- or 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter, and use fingers to mix well. Press firmly into prepared pan, evenly covering the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • In a microwave or the top of a double boiler, heat sour cream and chocolate together just until chocolate is melted. Mix until smooth.
  • In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy, at least 2 minutes. Mix in eggs one at a time. At low speed, gradually pour in chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Pour filling over the crust in the pan and bake about 1 1/2 hours, until top is set and dry but still jiggles in the center when you shake the pan.
  • Set aside to cool and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days.
  • For garnish, place graham crackers in a thick sealable plastic bag and crush, using your hands or a pot, into irregular crumbs. In a small skillet, melt butter until it foams. Add crumbs and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  • When ready to serve, gently remove sides of springform pan. Serve chilled cheesecake in slices, sprinkled with crumbs and drizzled with chocolate ganache (if using).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 570, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 359 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier cheesecake filling, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
  • To make the chocolate crunch topping, use a combination of crushed chocolate cookies and chopped nuts.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to line it with parchment paper so the cheesecake doesn't stick.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made graham cracker crust.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

The chocolate crunch cheesecake parfait is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheesecake filling, chocolate crunch topping, and whipped cream, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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