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Looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that feels a little special—but takes almost no effort? These light no-bake strawberry cheesecake parfaits are exactly that.
They’re creamy, fresh, and just sweet enough, with layers of juicy strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, and a lighter “cheesecake” filling. Best of all, they come together quickly with no oven required—perfect for warm days, busy schedules, or last-minute entertaining.
I first made these when heading to a friend’s house for dinner. She mentioned her kids loved strawberries, so I wanted something easy, portable, and guaranteed to please. These parfaits checked every box—and disappeared fast.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love These Parfaits
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- Calories and WW Points
- How to Make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
- Tips for Success
- Easy Variations
- Serving Ideas
- Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits (Light & WW-Friendly) Recipe
- More Weight Watchers Friendly Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Why You’ll Love These Parfaits
- No baking required
- Lightened-up but still indulgent
- Easy to make ahead
- Perfectly portion-controlled
- Loved by both kids and adults
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Fresh strawberries, sliced – The star of the show. Any berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) or a mix will work.
- Sugar – Helps macerate the berries and bring out their juices. Use a zero-calorie sweetener or honey if preferred.
- Reduced-fat cream cheese – Creates that classic cheesecake flavor.
- Plain nonfat Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess and a protein boost. Vanilla or strawberry yogurt will also work.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances the cheesecake flavor.
- Confectioners’ sugar – Sweetens the filling smoothly. Use a non-calorie
powdered sugar substitute, if you prefer. - Frozen nonfat whipped topping, thawed – Lightens and fluffs the filling.
Light whipped cream or dairy-free alternative are other great options. - Graham cracker crumbs – Adds texture and that classic cheesecake base.
Crushed vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, or granola can be used instead.
Calories and WW Points
According to my calculations each serving has 188 calories and 8 WW Points
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Step 1: Place sliced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Toss gently and set aside to release their juices.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold in about ½ cup of the whipped topping to lighten the mixture.
Step 4: Assemble the parfaits: Layer graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake filling, and strawberries into individual glasses or cups.
Step 5: Repeat layers and finish with a dollop of whipped topping.
Tips for Success
- Let the strawberries sit at least 10–15 minutes to get juicy and flavorful
- Use clear glasses or jars for a pretty layered look
- Chill before serving for the best texture
- Perfect for make-ahead—assemble a few hours in advance
Easy Variations
- Lower Points: Use non-calorie sweetener in place of sugar and/or or reduce the crumbs
- Lemon Cheesecake: Add a little lemon juice or zest to the filling
- Chocolate Twist: Add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate syrup
- Mixed Berry: Use a blend of your favorite berries
- Crunch Boost: Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts
Serving Ideas
- Serve in small jars or cups for easy transport
- Great for potlucks, picnics, or holidays
- Perfect as a light dessert or even a special breakfast treat
If you like these lightened up Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly dessert recipes with strawberries including Strawberry Shortcake Waffle, 3-Ingredient Nonfat Frozen Strawberry Yogurt, Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Soup, Frozen Strawberry Layer Cake and Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
If you’ve made these Individual Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits (Light & WW-Friendly)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1-1/2 cups frozen non-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In bowl, sprinkle the stemmed and sliced strawberries with sugar. Gently toss to combine and set aside while you make the “cheesecake cream.”
- In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and confectioners sugar until smooth. Gently stir in 1/2 cup whipped topping.
- To assemble parfaits, divide the ingredients among 8 dishes or glasses. Layer graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese filling, and strawberries.
- Repeat layers and end with a dollop of whipped topping.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Tips for Success
- Let the strawberries sit at least 10–15 minutes to get juicy and flavorful
- Use clear glasses or jars for a pretty layered look
- Chill before serving for the best texture
- Perfect for make-ahead—assemble a few hours in advance
Easy Variations
- Lower Points: Use non-calorie sweetener in place of sugar and/or or reduce the crumbs
- Lemon Cheesecake: Add a little lemon juice or zest to the filling
- Chocolate Twist: Add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate syrup
- Mixed Berry: Use a blend of your favorite berries
- Crunch Boost: Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Holly Clegg’s Trim and Terrific Kitchen 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence: Cooking Basics Plus 150 Easy Healthy Recipes (affiliate link)
Just wanted to let you know that the vanilla extract isn’t in the directions. It’s only in the ingredients.
Hi Erin,
Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I’ve added the vanilla extract to the directions. ~Martha
Best parfait recipe so easy to make and thoroughly enjoy every bit.
Nancy, So glad you liked it!! Thanks for taking the time to let us know! ~Martha
It was exactly what I needed as I start my weight loss journey. I struggle with my sweet tooth and this hit all my nice taste buds. Even my five year old enjoyed and he is a very picky eater. Thank you!
Simple, quick, and delicious! I did not use the whipped cream – to save points. And no graham cracker crust but It was still great.
Yum-made these up just now for dessert tonight. I tasted as I layered ( you know, to ensure they were as yummy as they looked!)
This is a really great recipe! With the Greek yogurt, strawberries, and low calories, there’s nothing to even feel guilty about, and it certainly doesn’t taste low calorie! Loved it! The only change I made was adding a tiny bit more confectioner’s sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Easy to adjust to your taste. If you do put it in wine glasses or dessert cups, it looks pretty fancy. Definitely a recipe to keep!