I’ll take any excuse to make something delicious and hot pink with rhubarb, especially if that excuse is the celebration of a brand new baby girl who the always awesome Stephanie–aka Girl versus Dough–will be welcoming in just a few short weeks. A whole bunch of bloggers are celebrating Stephanie with a bit of a virtual baby shower–be warned, there are LOTS of delicious links below. If you follow Stephanie’s blog (which you should), then you know she posts beautiful and delicious recipes regularly on her blog–even in the midst of her pregnancy! She’s a champ, really. Plus, if you follow her on Instagram you may have even seen a peak of her adorable bump. I mean, it’s the kind of cute-bump to envy.
So, in celebration of Stephanie and her sweet girl, I made these little parfait cups. This completely no-bake treat combines my favorite springtime fruity-vegetable with a sweet + tangy cream cheese filling and crunchy graham crust layered all pretty-like for a sweet, tart, creamy, crunchy dream of a dessert.
All of that said, Stephanie, we cannot wait for your little one to arrive! She is going to be one lucky little lass with such a beautiful, talented mother to make her treats and love her to pieces! Hurray!!
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes from Sarcastic Cooking
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Drizzle from Greens & Chocolate
Super Chewy M&M Blondies from The Realistic Nutritionist
Strawberry Cinnamon Twist Knots from A Kitchen Addiction
Lemon Shortbread with Salted Chocolate Drizzle from The Lemon Bowl
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream from A Zesty Bite
Blackberry and Mango Curd Pie from Joanne Eats Well With Others
Pecan Sticky Buns from Warm Vanilla Sugar
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins from Garnish with Lemon
Chocolate Chip Pancakes from Susie Freaking Homemaker
Super Simple Sugar Cookies from Espresso and Cream
Raspberry Acai Frozen Margarita from Nutmeg Nanny
Berry Coconut Frozen Yogurt from The Law Student’s Wife
Pretty in Pink Buttercream Cups from Keep it Sweet Desserts
Broccoli Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts from The Roasted Root
Neapolitan Baked Doughnuts from Climbing Grier Mountain
Giant Pink M&M and Raisinette Cookies from Steph’s Bite by Bite
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp from A Cedar Spoon
Freckled Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade from Take a Megabite
Vanilla Anise Cupcakes from Blahnik Baker
Mini Vanilla Bean Layer Cakes from The Baker Chick
Mini Blackberry Hazelnut Meringue Cakes from Eat Your Heart Out
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No-Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake Parfaits
Adapted from How Sweet It Is
4-6 servings
This recipe makes extra rhubarb sauce, which is perfect for spooning over plain yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
Rhubarb Sauce:
4 cups chopped rhubarb
2/3 cup raspberries (optional)
2/3-1 cup sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon
Parfaits:
6 graham crackers, ground into crumbs
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
rhubarb sauce
whipped cream for garnish
In a saucepan combine the rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the fruit releases it’s juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the stove, cool, and store in a jar in the fridge until ready to use.
In a bowl mix together the graham crumbs and coconut oil until well combined. In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk. Layer graham cracker crust into the bottom of 4-6 glasses or jars, followed by the cream cheese mixture, and finally as much rhubarb sauce as you like. Top with whipped cream before serving.
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Nicole
These are the sweetest parfaits! Of course I’m in love with the hot pink color and I bet the cheesecake/graham/rhubarb combo is so, so good.
cindy
It’s a good one, for sure! Hot pink foreva! Thanks, Nicole!
Katrina @ WVS
Anything hot pink with rhubarb is awesome in my book too!! LOVE this!
cindy
Thanks Katrina!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Oh my gracious, friend, THANK YOU for this amazing surprise! And these lil’ cheesecakes — so much swooning. I wish this shower was happening in real life so I could eat like three of these and give you a big ol’ bear hug! xo
cindy
Of course!! Virtual bear hugs! <3!
Aida Mollenkamp
Having extra rhubarb sauce is one thing I wish I could say all year long… thanks for sharing such a pretty dessert!
cindy
Gotta get it while we can! Thanks, Aida!
Julia
I’ve never wanted to climb inside of a parfait so badly in my life!! These look amazing! I love that it’s rhubarb season and love your beautiful rhubarb cheesecake parfaits!
cindy
Thank you!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
I absolutely LOVE rhubarb and need this recipe in my life! Pink perfection.
cindy
Thanks, Lisa!
DessertForTwo
Yay for hot pink rhubarb! And yay for Steph!
cindy
Double YAY!
Amy | Club Narwhal
Oh la, Cindy, these are gorgeous! Rhubarb is one of my favorite things to put in sweet stuff and I LOVE the fact that this is no-bake. Looks perfect for summer!
cindy
Yes! No-baking is the best when the oven is just too much to deal with. Thanks, Amy!
dana
Did you ever knowwwww that you’re my HEEERRRROOOOOO? Everything I hope toooooooo beeeeeeee?
cindy
I’ll just be singing that song all day and annoying everyone and loving it! ๐
Erika
So pretty!! and no bake. I can get down with no bake..
cindy
Sometimes it’s just gotta be easy.
Eileen
These little cheesecakes sound so good! Now all I have to do is wait patiently until I actually find some rhubarb… ๐
cindy
Soon, my friend!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
Ok Rhubarb needs to makes an appearance soon. These parfaits look amazing!!!
cindy
Thanks, Zainab!
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen
What a lovely easy recipe! Plus you can change to any fruit you want as well, although I think the tartness of the rhubarb is perfect here.
cindy
you could definitely switch it up!
Danguole
Love that you called rhubarb a fruity-vegetable. IT IS. #science #justthefactsmaam
cindy
TRUTH!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
What a pretty and delicious treat! Happy virtual baby shower, Stephanie!
cindy
Thanks, Amanda!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Yay for pink and spring and Stephanie and extra rhubarb sauce. So many wonderful things to celebrate ๐
cindy
Right?! Thanks, Erin!
Greta
Oh wow- Looks & sounds delicious (like always). This recipe just made me sooo excited for rhubarb season! It has been such a long winter here in MN that I had entirely forgotten about rhubarb (how could I do such a thing?!)
cindy
I hope spring and rhubarb show up soon there!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
These are so dainty and I LOVE that they are no bake. Means more time for eating!
cindy
Exactly! Thanks, Stefanie!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
I love serving little dessert parfaits at parties. These are so festive and perfect for Steph’s shower!
cindy
I totally agree! Thanks, Lauren!
Joanne
That pretty-in-hot-pink rhubarb is gorgeous! And oh so perfect for the imminent arrival of a sweet little girl. Love these cheesecakes!
cindy
Thank you, Joanne!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
Could these BE any more beautiful? …I just checked. The answer is no. I adore everything rhubarb and this is no exception! Thank you so much for hanging out with us today and adding some sweetness to the day!
cindy
Of course! and thank you!!
Audra | The Baker Chick
These would probably be my favorite thing on the planet! I love strawberry rhubarb so much and these look to die for!
cindy
Thanks, Audra!!
Tieghan
Rhubard is my new best friend. I FINALLY found some gorgeous stalks today and am so excited! These are the most gorgeous cheesecakes EVER! Love them.
And yay for Steph!
cindy
YES! I am so glad you found some!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
These parfaits look super delicious! Love the rhubarb- so tangy and tasty! Would love to give this recipe a go!
cindy
Thanks, Jess!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Gorgeous parfaits! Strawberry rhubarb is one of my favorite combinations!
cindy
Thanks, Jessica!
Allie | Baking a Moment
Hey I just clicked over from Blahnik Baker, and I had to tell you how mouthwatering these treats are! The colors! Rhubarb is one of my favorite things EVER, can’t wait for it to start showing up here on the east coast ๐
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk
I LOVE rhubarb. I made a rhubarb parfait at the weekend too and yours sort of puts mine to shame! It looks absolutely delicious ๐
Amanda - A Cookie Named Desire
I just started growing my own rhubarb this year. I can’t harvest it for another year, but I obviously won’t wait until then to make these awesomely delicious cheesecake parfaits. Total beautiful deliciousness right here!
Alanna
These are stunning and awesome! What a perfect way to showcase rhubarb. Yum!!
Kate
I am so smitten with these sweet and sour treats! Just gorgeous.
Rebecca
When I saw this dessert I knew I had to feature it in my rhubarb special on my blog, I really hope thats fine for you? ๐
Love, rebecca
http://icing-sugar.net/2015/06/01/all-about-rhubarb/