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Layers of creamy cheesecake flavored with Kahlua and coffee-soaked graham crackers topped with sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Since it’s just John and I at home, I don’t normally make many desserts unless we’re throwing a party or entertaining — we don’t need all those calories! Sometimes, though, we just want a little something sweet so these Tiramisu Cheesecake Parfaits {for two} are perfect — smooth, creamy, and delicious and just enough for the two of us! No leftovers staring at us every time we open the fridge means less temptation, too!

John’s two most favorite desserts are tiramisu and cheesecake, so this dessert was definitely a win-win with him. The cheesecake filling is a mixture of mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, strong coffee, and a little Kahlua and after a couple of hours in the fridge the texture is thick and creamy.

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I love making parfaits and no-bake desserts during the summer. Tiramisu Cheesecake Parfait can be easily adapted depending on the ingredients you have on hand. I used graham crackers dipped in strong coffee for my layers, but dipping vanilla wafers would work equally as well. Since this was a “spur of the minute” dessert I didn’t bother with trying to use lady fingers, like in regular tiramisu, so I guess this one was a “mock” tiramisu! No matter, it was delicious and a perfect treat for just the two of us.

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Whatever you want to call it, this individual dessert has layers of creamy cheesecake filling flavored with Kahlua and coffee-soaked graham crackers topped off with sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, making it hard to resist…so it’s a good thing the recipe is just enough for two!

Check out these other yummy no-bake mason jar desserts from a round-up I posted a couple of years ago featuring Blueberry Layered Cheesecake, Brownie Batter Parfait, Key Lime Pie, Salted Caramel Brownie Trifle, and more!

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Tiramisu Cheesecake Parfaits {for Two}

Layers of creamy cheesecake flavored with Kahlua and coffee-soaked graham crackers topped with sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
4.25 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sweets
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 827 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup strong coffee cooled and divided
  • 1 tablespoon Kahlua
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa
  • 16 graham cracker squares

Instructions
 

  • Whip together whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate while preparing the cheesecake filling.
  • Cream together the mascarpone cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup coffee, Kahlua, and 1/4 cup sugar and blend well.
  • To layer the parfaits, pour 1/4 cup coffee in a shallow bowl. Dip graham cracker squares one at a time (for easier handling).

Notes

Recipe adapted from A Night Owl Blog.

Nutrition

Calories: 827kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 9gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 765mgFiber: 4gSugar: 58g

Life Love and Good Food does not claim to be a registered dietician or nutritionist. Nutritional information shared on this site is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

Keyword cheesecake, dessert for two, parfait, Tiramisu
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About Sheila Thigpen

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Sheila Thigpen is the publisher of Life, Love, and Good Food — a Southern food blog — and the author of Easy Chicken Cookbook and The 5-Ingredient Fresh and Easy Cookbook. After 20+ years in the publishing industry, she retired in 2018 to focus on her own creative endeavors full time. She and her husband live near the beautiful Smoky Mountains and have a precious little granddaughter who has stolen their hearts. As an influencer, Sheila has collaborated with brands like Creamette, Kroger, HERSHEY’S, Hamilton Beach, Garafalo Pasta, OXO, Smithfield, Valley Fig Growers, and more.

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