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.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
What a fun week! Peanut Butter Apple Crisp is my current favorite apple recipe!
Andrea
I love apple crisp.
Andrea D.
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Maria
My favorite apple recipe is my Aunt's apple pie. It is so yummy and I crave it all year long!
Thank you!
Megan
I would love to find those caramel apple Milky Way bars. Love 'em! My favorite apple recipe is an apple pie truffle!
Wil and Rachelle
Apple pie made by my grandma or mom is by far my favorite apple dessert. The best part to help with was stirring up the apple slices because you could always sneak a few sugary, spiced slices before they went into the pie.
Savory Sweet
My favorite apple recipe is apple pie!
Savory Sweet
Thanks for opportunity to win giveaway 🙂
Heather at Dragonfly Designs
Shut the front door! These look amazing and perfect for fall!
Carol
I was looking for an apple recipe to take to a potluck this weekend and this recipe will work great in my trifle bowl!
Jocelyn
This is the perfect potluck recipe for big trifle bowls. I hope you love it as much as we did!!!
Valerie
My favorite apple dish is Cheddar Apple Pear Pie. It's delicious!
Baking with Blondie
Oh my gosh I LOVE YOU, WOMAN! This looks perfect.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
Are you kidding? Apple cheesecake - in a JAR? Grrrrrrl, you are speaking my language! These look amazing, and I am so excited about seeing all of your apple goodies this week!
Jen
I love my mom's Apple Crisp... but my MIL makes a Chai Apple Cake that is delicious, too.
Jocelyn
Now that sounds awesome...my head is spinning with some sort of Chai Apple muffin:-)
Lisa @ akawest
Apple Brown Betty is my favorite apple dessert.
Jaymie
Ooh! Those parfaits look delicious -- and dangerous. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!
4Sisters
I love that you made your own pie filling and toffee bits in the cheesecake layer...love that idea! These look delicious, can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Cindy
I need to find some apples. Your recipe looks fantastic--love it.
Gail_OK
I make a wonderful apple coffeecake, with fresh apples, oranges, pecans and sour cream
Jocelyn
That sounds like a perfectly wonderful coffee cake:-)
Bobi Jensen
Wow, fancy recipe! 🙂
I have my first linky party going on right now too, if you'd care to come link up! />There are no rules involved :).
Thanks!
Bobi
Kaylee
These look AMAZING and what a super fun giveaway!
Thanks for sharing at Mealtime Monday!
Kaylee