LEMONADE CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

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My friends like the tartness of the pink lemonade layer against the sweetness of the cheesecake layer. For a pretty look, I top the parfaits with crushed pomegranate seeds and lemon zest. -Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 parfaits.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Divide graham crackers among six dessert dishes. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle 1 envelope of gelatin over cream mixture; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and vanilla. Pour into glasses over graham crackers, about 1/2 cup in each. Cover and refrigerate until firm., In a small saucepan, combine the water, grenadine, salt and remaining sugar and lemon juice. Sprinkle remaining gelatin over water mixture; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. Pour 2 tablespoons mixture into each parfait glass. Cover and refrigerate until firm. , Refrigerate remaining grenadine mixture until syrupy, about 30 minutes. With a hand mixer, beat until frothy. Divide among glasses. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Garnish with remaining lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Trust Scott
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste.


HD Tushar
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This recipe was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Mdkwndhk Jsbskd
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Mohd Madan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


ahepg Alsaede
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This recipe is a keeper! The lemonade cheesecake parfait is so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Bilal Ji
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This was a delicious and easy dessert to make. I used fresh lemons for the lemonade and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


kabir hossin
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I'm not a fan of lemonade, but I loved this recipe! The cheesecake was creamy and the lemonade was tart and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abid Abbasi
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the lemonade.


Romeo Oyos Jr.
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This recipe was a disaster. The cheesecake was grainy and the lemonade was too tart. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Banjo Emmanuel
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This was a great recipe! The lemonade cheesecake parfait was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I loved the combination of the tart lemonade and the creamy cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.


Rashantha Rathnayaka
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The cheesecake was creamy and the lemonade was tart and refreshing. The parfaits were easy to make and they looked really pretty.


Motsumi Kgomotso
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This recipe is a keeper! The lemonade cheesecake parfait is so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect dessert for a summer party. I love the combination of tart lemonade and creamy cheesecake.


Elombo Assiobo
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This was a delicious and easy dessert to make. I used fresh lemons for the lemonade and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Deshaz Goonh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cheesecake is creamy and tangy, and the lemonade adds a nice touch of sweetness. I've made it several times for parties and it's always a hit.


Rd Gang
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This lemonade cheesecake parfait was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of tart lemonade and creamy cheesecake was perfect, and the parfait was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.