The warming spices in this whipped cheesecake parfait sing of Christmas. Mix it up with traditional dairy or with vegan cream cheese and coconut cream for a healthy dessert that feels decadent. The crunch of the almond crumble with bits of crushed and slivered nuts makes for a perfect and enchanting holiday dessert.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Parfaits
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal
Ingredients
Cheesecake
- 8 oz. vegan cream cheese or traditional cream cheese
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 1 Tbsp. golden monk fruit
- 1 Tbsp. powdered monk fruit
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
Crumble
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. vegan cream cheese or traditional cream cheese
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1 tsp. golden monk fruit
- 1/8 tsp. ground ginger
Toppings
- Coconut whipping cream whipped, or heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Toasted slivered almonds
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
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In bowl, beat together cream cheese, coconut cream, monk fruit, spices and vanilla.
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Refrigerate 25-35 minutes.
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In small bowl, mix together cream cheese and vanilla for crumble layer.
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Slowly add almond meal, monk fruit and ginger until crumbly in texture.
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Transfer chilled cheesecake mixture into small glasses, bowls or jars. Sprinkle on crumble layer, pecans and almonds. Add dollop of whipped cream.
Note: Double ingredients for more parfaits, or for parfaits with more layers.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Cheesecake Parfaits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 142mg4%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 12IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.