Ahhh... parfaits. One of my favourites! Here are two different styles of them: French parfait which is frozen dessert and American one, made by layering parfait cream, ice cream, and/or flavored gelatins in a tall, clear glass, and topping the creation with whipped cream, fresh or canned fruit, and/or liqueurs.
In Canada and the northern United States, parfaits may also be made by using yogurt layered with granola, nuts or fresh fruits, such as peaches, strawberries, or blueberries. This one is more as American parfait:
Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
This is what you need to prepare the little cuties.
1. First, in your food processor, crush the biscuits finely.
butter biscuits
the biscuit crumbs
2. Mix the crumbs with one tablespoon sugar.
3. … and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
You can use a fork to combine it all together.
4. Then, in the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and almond extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Using a spatula, gently fold the cream cheese mixture with the whipped cream just until combined.
7. Slice the strawberries into a larger bowl, sprinkle them with a tablespoon of sugar and toss them around the bowl a little.
8. Then we are going to need four glasses.
9. Place about a tablespoon of the crumbs in the bottom of your glasses.
10. Then layer some of the cheesecake filling.
11. … then add some strawberries.
12. … and repeat this procedure once more.
13. Sprinkle the top with some more crumbs and garnish with strawberries and a mint leaf.
14. Refrigerate for about 1-2 hours before serving.
Or eat it at the same time if you can´t wait.
This recipe makes about 4 1-cup (250 ml) glasses.
Source:
http://zoomyummy.com/2010/06/16/strawberry-cheesecake-parfaits/