Description

Looking for a showstopping dessert to light up your holiday table? These Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits are a no-bake, layered dream featuring red velvet cake crumbs, fluffy peppermint cheesecake mousse, and a snowy sprinkle of crushed candy canes. Perfect for easy dessert ideas, quick holiday treats, and beautiful food ideas served in a jar. These are perfect for festive breakfast ideas or sweet dinner ideas—any time you crave a creamy, cool, and colorful indulgence.

Ingredients

1 cup red velvet cake crumbs

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/4 cup crushed candy canes

6 small jars or glasses

Instructions

1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.

3. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a mousse-like filling.

4. In each jar, layer red velvet cake crumbs at the bottom.

5. Add a layer of cheesecake mousse on top of the crumbs.

6. Repeat the layers until the jar is full.

7. Finish with a swirl of mousse and crushed candy canes on top.

8. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For crunchier candy cane topping, add it just before serving.

You can substitute red velvet with chocolate cake or brownie bits for variety.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 parfait
Calories: 390
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: easy recipe, holiday dessert, candy cane parfait, Christmas treat, no bake cheesecake, quick dessert