Name: Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 batch Homemade Apple Pie Filling; 2 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup oatmeal; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 6 Tablespoons butter, melted; 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 3.4 ounce package instant cheesecake pudding; 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed; 1 cup baking toffee bits; 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust; 2 Tablespoons butter, softened; 6 Tablespoons cinnamon sugar

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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

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Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits - layers of homemade apple pie filling and no bake cheesecake make these an easy dessert to make and enjoy!

(post updated June 2018)

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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.

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Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits - layers of cheesecake, streusel, and homemade pie filling in a jar makes a fun treat. Make these parfaits for summer parties or picnics!

Recipe

Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits

Yield: 8 small jars

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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: 1
Amount 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.

*This Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits post was first posted in September 2012.

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