Avocado Lime Cheesecake Parfait

A creamy, tangy no-bake dessert with buttery graham-cracker crumbs, silky avocado-lime cheesecake filling, and whipped cream.

Serves: 4–6
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 1–2 hours

Ingredients

Graham cracker layer

• 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Avocado-lime cheesecake

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Topping

• 1 cup whipped cream
• Lime zest or thin lime slices
• Graham-cracker crumbs, for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the crumb layer: Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
2. Blend the filling: Add cream cheese, avocado, condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble: Spoon a layer of graham crumbs into small glasses or parfait cups. Add a layer of avocado-lime cheesecake filling.
4. Repeat: Add another layer of crumbs and cheesecake filling.
5. Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to firm up.
6. Finish: Top with whipped cream, a little lime zest, and graham crumbs.

✨ Tip

For the brightest green color and freshest flavor, use a perfectly ripe avocado and freshly squeezed lime juice. A tiny pinch of salt makes the lime and creamy cheesecake flavors pop.

For an extra-luxurious version, add a thin layer of mango or coconut between the cheesecake layers.