Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Parfaits
Layers of chocolate cake, peppermint mousse and whipped cream come together in these pretty and festive holiday parfaits.
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
For the cake layer
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
- 1 3.9 oz. box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the whipped cream layer
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
For the peppermint cheesecake layer
- 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermints for garnish
Instructions
- To make the chocolate cake layer: combine the cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box, along with the chocolate pudding mix and sour cream, in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan and bake according to package directions. Cool completely and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Meanwhile, make the whipped cream by combining heavy whipping cream and 1/3 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Finally, make the peppermint cheesecake layer: beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Mix in the peppermint extract. Fold in the crushed peppermint candy, then fold in 1 cup of the prepared whipped cream.
- Add a layer of chocolate cake cubes to parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Top with a layer of peppermint cheesecake, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers once. Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed peppermints. Refrigerate until serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 80mg | Sugar: 21g