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Healthier Carrot Cake Cheesecake Parfait

Creamy spiced cheesecake filling topped with a toasted oat carrot crumble.

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 ½ cups plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • (Optional toppings): whipped cream, chopped pecans, flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add all crumble ingredients and stir well to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and nuts and oats are light golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. In a mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer to combine the yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, spices, and salt until creamy.

  3. Divide the filling between two parfait glasses and top with oat carrot crumble. Optional: finish with whipped cream, chopped pecans, and pinch of flaky sea salt.