Layers of streusel, apples, and no bake cheesecake make these Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits a fun summer dessert. Parfaits are an easy treat to make and share at picnics or barbecues
A batch of this Homemade Apple Pie Filling makes these little parfaits taste the best.
(post updated June 2018)
Sometimes I surprise myself with the things I make in our kitchen. These little parfaits were one of those treats that made me stop and smile.
The flavors in all the layers work so well together. The crunchy streusel, creamy cheesecake, and sweet apple pie filling in every bite was so good.
And of course you can't have a pie dessert without a pie crust, right? The topper is totally optional, but I think it adds a fun little touch to the apple dessert.
How to make Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits:
Start out by making the apple pie filling. Cut up your apples and simmer them in a sugar glaze. Let it cool for a few hours or overnight so it has time to set up.
Combine the streusel ingredients and press it into a pan. Bake for a few minutes to give a crispy texture.
Unroll the pie crust and spread butter on both sides. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut the pie crust into strips and twist each one. Bake until golden.
Mix together cream cheese, pudding, Cool Whip, and toffee bits to make the no bake cheesecake layer. Are you drooling yet? Because yes, it is THAT good. I caught my daughter digging into it with a spoon before I had a chance to make the parfaits. She didn't want any apples, just the filling!
Layer the pie filling and cheesecake into 8 small mason jars. Top with the pie crust twists right before serving.
More recipes to use apple pie filling in:
Cinnamon Apple Icebox Cake - layers of cinnamon cheesecake, apple pie filling, and graham crackers make a delicious and easy no bake dessert in minutes.
Apple Turtle Cheesecake Tart - layers of cheesecake and apple under the nuts and caramel topping will make the tart disappear in a hurry.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cheesecake Danish - creamy cheesecake and apple pie filling make this pastry a great start to any day.
This apple week has been fun. I have enjoyed eating all the things apple in our kitchen and watching everyone else share photos of their fun apple creations.
More apple recipes to try:
- Apple Spice Muffins with Caramel Glaze from Shugary Sweets
- Apple Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting from Sally's Baking Addiction
- Apple Bacon Cheddar Melts from Jam Hands
- Spiced Apple and Banana Bundt Cake with Vanilla Caramel Glaze from Averie Cooks
Recipe
Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits
Layers of streusel, apples, and no bake cheesecake make these Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits a fun summer treat. They are easy to make and are perfect for taking to a picnic or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Homemade Apple Pie Filling
For the Streusel
- 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 3.4 ounce package instant cheesecake pudding
- 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup baking toffee bits
For the Pie Crust Toppers
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 6 Tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Combine the crust ingredients and press into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
- Unroll the pie crust onto a baking sheet. Spread the butter on both sides and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
- Cut the crust into strips and twist each one a few times. Place the twists on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until creamy.
- Whisk together the milk and pudding mix. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Add the pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat for 1 minute. Fold in the Cool Whip and toffee bits gently.
- Layer the streusel, cheesecake filling, and apple pie filling in small canning jars or in one large trifle bowl. Top with pie crust twists.
Notes
All the layers could be put into one large serving bowl, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 634Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 426mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 3gSugar: 31gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Melissa L
Wow, these look great and Yummy!
Visiting from This gal cooks 😀
~Melissa
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
Oh my gosh, Jocelyn, these look SO good!!! I'm itching to try them one weekend this fall. Yum!!
momof2girls
Yummy! These look so great. I love just plain apple pie. Can't go wrong there.
Pint Sized Baker
Yum! Love apple treats and all these shared treats look soooo good! I love apple turnovers and homemade apple sauce. Simple and easy treats that are so good.
Jocelyn
I love simple and easy treats too!
thenewlywedchefs.com
Delicious! Love all the apple recipes coming out this fall!
Robin @ Bird On A Cake
What a fabulous idea! I didn't even know about your apple week, but I posted my own apple recipe yesterday!
SallysBakingAddiction
Thank you so much for putting all of this together Jocelyn! And including me, of course. 🙂 Apple pie is one of my favorite desserts this time of year. And cheesecake... is one of my favorites EVER. Never thought to EVER combine the two!
Jocelyn
I am so glad you are participating with us too!!! This is the second time I have done cheesecake with apple pie and it probably won't be the last:-)
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I'm totally in love with this Jocelyn. I mean, you know me and jars... 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Thanks for coordinating this great week, and for putting all the time & effort into it. Im sure it wasn't easy! Your cheesecake parfaits sound wonderful and like I could whip those babies up in no time!
Jocelyn
These did come together really quickly and got eaten even faster!!! Thank you for being a part of apple week too!
BakingRN
My favorite apple recipe would have to be caramel apples.
Molly
I forgot to add that my favorite apple recipe is an apple cake that my mom made with apples from our backyard orchard growing up. She makes it occasionally now, but I begged for the recipe so I can get a piece (or a whole cake!) whenever I want. But I usually save it for apple season.
Molly
I am so excited for apple week! I love fall flavors and would love some new recipes to get me started this season. Thanks!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
These look amazing. My favorite apple recipe is apple slab pie. It's a cross between a traditional pie and pie bars and it's beyond words.
thebooknerd
Man, all of these apple recipes are going to force me to forgo my diet...but it will be soooooo worth it! they look fabulous!
Jocelyn
I like to think that all apple desserts are healthy...because of all the fruit:-)
keri @ shaken together
These look unbelievable ... all of my favorite things layered into cute little jars!!
Hayley
Baked apples are the best in fall...that's my favorite apple recipe to make!
Veronica and Daniel
Hmmm, my favorite apple recipe would have to be my grandmother's apple pie. She made it with a crumble topping crust. Her pies were famous (well in her area of MN at least) because they were so yummy and because she would make them as a fundraiser for her church's mission trip ever year to Guatemala. My Grandfather would peel the apples and she would make the pies. Last year they made and sold 2,003 pies! 🙂
Aimee
These are gorgeous Jocelyn!!I can't wait to post my cheesecakes tomorrow!! Great minds think alike! So fun doing Apple Week with you!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
These are TOTALLY AWESOME, Jocelyn! I love the idea of your homemade apple pie filling with that delish cheesecake layer and anything with streusel is game for me!
Cassie/Bake Your Day
These are so fun, I love food in jars!