Banana Cheesecake Parfait

Here’s a delicious Banana Cheesecake Parfait recipe for you to try:

Banana Cheesecake Parfait

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Banana Layer:

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

For Garnish:

• Whipped cream
• Banana slices
• Graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of serving glasses or jars to form the crust layer.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fully combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
3. Prepare the Banana Layer:
   • Slice the bananas and toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
4. Assemble the Parfaits:
   • Spoon a layer of the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust in each glass.
   • Add a layer of banana slices on top of the cheesecake layer.
   • Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a layer of cheesecake mixture on top.
5. Garnish:
   • Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream, a few banana slices, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
6. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Enjoy your Banana Cheesecake Parfait!