Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfait
This recipe is perfect for when you are craving something sweet, but also want something that is nutrient dense and contains some protein! I highly recommend making this chocolate cherry cheesecake parfait recipe! It consists of a GF chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cherry yogurt "cheesecake" layer, cherry puree, and topped with delicious dairy free whip cream! They a delightful healthier dessert option to enjoy and share. Cherries are one of the best summer fruits and are packed with many antioxidants which is always a plus!
Equipment
- Cherry Pitter
- 3 glass storage jars
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 16 oz dairy free vanilla or cherry yogurt
- 3 cups red cherries(pitted)
- 10 small chocolate gf sandwich cookies
- 4 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- Dairy free whip cream
Instructions
- Take the pits out of 3 cups of red cherries. Add the cherries to a food processor. Process until a smooth cherry puree forms.
- In a bowl mix together the dairy free yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and 4-6 tbsp cherry puree and then set aside.
- In a food processor, add chocolate sandwich cookies and process until a crumble consistency.
- In the 3 glass storage jars, add some cookie crumble mixture to the bottom of each glass. Then add layers of the cherry protein yogurt cheesecake with the rest of the cherry puree.
- Top with more cookie crumbles and some whip cream wen ready to serve. Enjoy!