Cherry Cookies and Cream Parfaits

These no-bake Cookies and Cream Parfaits are a fun and delicious dessert recipe for any occasion. A creamy cookie cheesecake topped with cherry filling is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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• Oreo Twist on Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits
• Ingredient Notes
• Why Use Lucky Leaf
• More Delicious Recipes Using Cherry Filling
• How to Make Cookies and Cream Parfaits
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks
• FAQs
• Other No Bake Parfaits
• Recipe

Cheesecake parfaits are my favorite desserts when I don't feel like baking. There's something enjoyable about layering ingredients into small cups and eating them with spoons. It's perfect for parties and always hits the spot!

The best thing about making this creamy dessert is that you can eat it immediately after layering everything together. Can I get a high five for no waiting time?

Our daughter loves cookies and cream, so adding chocolate cookies to a no-bake vanilla cheesecake was a no-brainer. This Oreo berry fluff is one of her favorites.

Oreo Twist on Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits

These mini cheesecake cups are so easy to put together. The flavor combos are endless, and the layers are fun to customize with your favorite flavor of fruit filling.

• Ready in minutes. It's the perfect treat to make when you are short on time. There is no baking involved. 
• Loaded with cookies. The filling contains chunks of Oreo cookies, and each cup is topped with a cookie and crumbles.
• Topped with cherry filling. The sweet cherries add a delicious taste to every bite of the parfait.
• Cute Individual Desserts - No sharing is required because everyone gets a mini cheesecake parfait.

Ingredient Notes

You can make this Oreo parfait recipe in minutes. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a can of cherry fruit filling.

• Oreo Cookies - Use one pack of regular Oreo cookies for the crust and filling. For the toppings, use another pack of mini Oreo cookies.
• Cream Cheese - You will need 1 ½ blocks of full-fat cream cheese for the filling.
• Powdered Sugar - Sweetens the cream dessert.
• Cool Whip - This adds a sweet and fluffy texture to the parfait filling. If you prefer, you can make a homemade whipped cream recipe instead of using the store-bought topping.
• Cherry Fruit Filling - You will need one can of cherry filling to make eight mini parfaits.

Why Use Lucky Leaf

I have had the privilege of working with Lucky Leaf® and their fruit fillings for quite a few years now. Working with a brand I buy and use regularly in recipes still gives me goosebumps.

Lucky Leaf fruit fillings don't have high fructose corn syrup in their fruit-packed cans. They have many flavors, and I always look forward to creating an easy recipe using them.

Each can is filled with fruit. I love sampling spoonfuls before making desserts like blueberry key lime cheesecake bars, lemon coconut cupcakes, and cherry parfaits.

More Delicious Recipes Using Cherry Filling

How to Make Cookies and Cream Parfaits

These cherry parfaits are an easy dessert that can be made in minutes. Layer crushed cookies, no-bake cheesecake, and cherry filling in clear plastic cups or mini Mason jars.

1. Put cream-filled cookies in a food processor and pulse until crumbs. Spoon the Oreo crumbs evenly into the bottom of eight small cups.
2. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the whip cream and slowly remix it.
3. Gently fold the cookie crumbs and cookie chunks into the filling so it doesn't turn gray.
4. Spoon the cream mixture into a bag with a large opening. Evenly swirl the mixture into the prepared cups.
5. Open the can of cherries, then spoon it evenly on top of the cheesecake filling.
6. Add more whipped topping, a mini chocolate cookie, and cookie crumbles to the top of each parfait before serving.

Storage Recommendations

Place a lid or plastic wrap on top of the parfaits and place them in the refrigerator. They will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge, but they are best if served within 24 hours of making them.

Tips and Tricks

• Mixing soft cream cheese and sugar together is easier, so be sure to set your cream cheese out ahead of time to soften it.
• If you forget the cheese in the fridge, remove the foil and then microwave the cream cheese on a plate for 20 seconds.
• A food processor is the best way to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. If you don't have one, place the cookies in a bag, then crush them with a rolling pin.
• Fold the cookie crumbs and chunks into the no-bake cheesecake very gently. Do NOT over-mix it because it will turn gray. You should still see swirls of vanilla cheesecake in your mixture.
• Use a spoon or a piping bag with a large open tip to fill the parfait cups. You can also use a Ziploc bag with one corner cut off.
• If you take these no-bake cheesecake parfaits to a party, wait to add toppings. Add a lid or cover with plastic wrap so they travel well. When you get to your destination, add the toppings.

FAQs

Other No Bake Parfaits

• Lemon Fruit Parfaits
• Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
• Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
• Key Lime Parfaits
• Peach Parfaits

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