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Ingredients
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- 1½ cups crushed Nilla Wafers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–7 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1½ cups homemade whipped cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix crushed Nilla Wafers, melted butter, and granulated sugar; press into cups for crust.
- Blend fresh lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch; cook until thick for lemon curd.
- Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks; in another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest, then fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering cheesecake filling, lemon curd, and whipped cream in cups.
Notes
Chill parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Add whipped cream just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 100