CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE PARFAIT RECIPES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat Cheesecake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave blackberry jam uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in blackberries.
• In 6 parfait glasses, layer cheesecake mixture, berry filling and granola. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

• Place the cookies into a zippered bag, then slightly crush using a rolling pin. They need to be broken up but not completely crushed.
• Remove 2 tablespoons of crumbs to set aside for garnish.
• Chocolate Layer:
• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt, mix well. Add in the cold milk, then stir until combined.
• Turn the heat onto medium high, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
• Allow to boil for 1 minute while stirring, remove from heat, then stir in the butter. Cool completely, stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming.
• Cheesecake Layer:
• With an electric mixer, mix the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold in the softened cream cheese until mixed.
• To Assemble:
• Layer the chocolate layer, the crushed cookies, then the cheesecake layer in a small mason jar.
• Top with whipped cream and cherries, serve, and enjoy!