Jell O Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe 425

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Fill a gallon plastic bag with pretzels and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the pretzels, creating a chunky texture.
• Combine crushed pretzels and butter in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• Place the pretzel mixture in the base of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with the mixture to create the crust. Use a measuring cup to smooth the surface.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Place cream cheese in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer until cream cheese is smooth.
• Add in powder sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until combine. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
• Add in the whipped cream until batter is thick and smooth.
• Pour the mixture into the 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan and spread with a spatula to cover the pretzel crust and create a flat even top. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
• Boil water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, add the strawberry gelatin and stir for 3 minutes, or until gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat.
• Let gelatin mixture cool for 8 minutes or until room temperature. Add in strawberries and stir to combine.
• Remove the springform pan from the refrigerator and pour the strawberry mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons heavy cream and 5 tablespoons sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and the lemon juice and zest. Beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk together the remaining 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the sour cream in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment) on high speed until soft peaks form.
• Add a layer of crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each parfait glass. Top the graham crackers with a layer of the cheesecake, then a layer of fruit (see Cook's Note). Top each parfait with a dollop of the whipped cream and serve.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Add the sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. , In two parfait glasses, layer a fourth of the sliced strawberry mixture, cake cubes and cream mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each parfait with two strawberry halves.

Steps:

• Crush graham crackers in a blender or food processor; add melted butter and sugar and blend until evenly combined. Gently press graham cracker mixture into 12 tall shot glasses.
• Mix unflavored gelatin and 1/4 cup boiling water together in a bowl until well mixed.
• Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and gelatin mixture in a blender; pulse a few times. Add 1 cup vodka; blend until smooth. Taste mixture and adjust confectioners' sugar if necessary. Pour cream cheese mixture over graham cracker layer, leaving about 1 inch on the top. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Mix strawberry gelatin and 1/4 cup boiling water together in a bowl; stir well and add remaining 1/2 cup vodka and ice cubes. Stir until ice melts and mixture starts to thicken; pour over cream cheese mixture layer. Chill shots for at least 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir until gelatin is slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice.
• Lean 4 parfait glasses, at an angle, against sides of muffin pan cups. Reserve 4 strawberries for garnish. Slice remaining berries; stir into gelatin. Spoon into tilted glasses. Refrigerate 2 hours or until gelatin is firm.
• Top with COOL WHIP and reserved berries before serving.