Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) block Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 cup plus 4 teaspoons coarsely crushed graham crackers, divided
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries, divided
  • 4 teaspoons sliced toasted almonds, divided

Method

  • Combine first 7 ingredients (through half-and-half) in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup cheese mixture into 4 parfait glasses; top each with 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers (there will be some left over). Place 2 tablespoons sliced berries over crackers in each glass. Spoon 1/2 cup cheese mixture into each glass.
  • Sprinkle each parfait with another 1 teaspoon crushed crackers, and 1 tablespoon berries. Top each with 1 teaspoon almonds. Chill 2 hours before serving.