Ginger Snap Apple Parfait with Pineapple Head seasoning
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These Ginger Snaps Apple Parfaits are creamy, crunchy, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and make the perfect easy dessert for fall and winter gatherings. Filled with a fresh apple cream cheese filling, these individual desserts are easy to make and sure to be a hit!

Ginger Snap Apple Parfait with Pineapple Head seasoning

Author: Bobby Lozano & Heather Anzallo

INGREDIENTS
  • Ginger Snap Crumble
  • 12 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb box of ginger snaps
  • 2 Tbsp Dizzy Pig Pineapple Head Seasoning
  • Apple Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 apples, sliced thinly (about 4 cups, with or without skin)
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp Dizzy Pig Pineapple Head Seasoning
  • 24 oz (1 tub) Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Mix
  • Homemade Whipped Cream
  • 8 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp white sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Prepare the Ginger Snap Crumble
  • Place all the ginger snap cookies in a large Ziplock bag, remove excess air and seal the bag
  • With a rolling pin, crush the cookies into a crumble mix
  • In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds
  • Add ginger snap crumble to the butter and mix with a spoon. Cover and place in the fridge.
  • Prepare the Apple Cheesecake Filling
  • Put the apple mixture, lemon juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil
  • Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until the apples are fork tender, from 10 to 20 minutes
  • Refrigerate the apple mixture until chilled, about 15 minutes
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled apples with Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake mix and mix well
  • Make whipped cream
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed
  • While whisking, add sugar slowly until whipping cream is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes
  • Assembly
  • Layer the parfaits, starting with a layer of ginger snap cookie crumble on the bottom of each individual cup
  • Next add a layer of apple cheesecake filling to your liking
  • Top with some more crumble for presentation, homemade whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
  • Ingredients for Ginger Snaps Apple Parfait

    Ingredients for Ginger Snaps Apple Parfait

  • Place all the ginger snap cookies in a large Ziplock bag

    Place all the ginger snap cookies in a large Ziplock bag

  • Use a rolling pin to crush cookies into a crumble mix

    Use a rolling pin to crush cookies into a crumble mix

  • Slice apples into thin slices – we left the skin on, but you can peel the skin if desired

    Slice apples into thin slices – we left the skin on, but you can peel the skin if desired

  • Put the apple mixture, lemon juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil

    Put the apple mixture, lemon juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil

  • Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until the apples are fork tender, from 10 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate to chill

    Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until the apples are fork tender, from 10 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate to chill

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled apples with Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake mix and mix well

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled apples with Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake mix and mix well

  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed, adding sugar slowly until whipping cream is light, about 3 minutes

    Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed, adding sugar slowly until whipping cream is light, about 3 minutes

  • Layer the parfaits, starting with a layer of ginger snap cookie crumble on the bottom of each individual cup

    Layer the parfaits, starting with a layer of ginger snap cookie crumble on the bottom of each individual cup

  • Next add a layer of apple cheesecake filling, top with some more crumble for presentation, homemade whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!

    Next add a layer of apple cheesecake filling, top with some more crumble for presentation, homemade whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!