Apple Crisp Cheesecake Parfaits

Apple Crisp Cheesecake Parfaits are the perfect dessert for fall and the upcoming holidays! Layers of creamy cinnamon cheesecake, apple pie filling and all topped off with crunchy granola and whipped cream.

Course Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 146kcal

Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

Apple Pie Filling:

3 apples peeled and diced (I used a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake:

4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups plain non-fat or 2% Greek yogurt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Granola and whipped cream for topping the parfaits

Instructions

In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt and 1/3 cup of water. Stir everything together until combined and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook the apples until they are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
Once soft, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl, pour it into the apple mixture and stir together.
Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract then remove from the heat and let it cool.
While the apple filling cools make the cheesecake.
In a medium sized bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer, add all of the cheesecake ingredients. Use a handheld mixer or an electric mixer to beat everything together until smooth.
Layer the cheesecake and cooled apple filling into 4-ounce jars or something similar in size. Top with granola, whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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