Fill a glass with this beautiful NO BAKE Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Parfait! Layer after layer, it's a delicious dessert recipe any time of year!
Crush chocolate chip cookies with rolling pin in a ziploc bag. In a bowl, combine melted butter with crushed cookies using a fork. Divide evenly between 4-6 bowls (cups, jars, etc)
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with brown sugar. Beat on high speed for about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times. Make sure there are NO lumps. Add in vanilla extract.
Fold in 8 oz of the Cool Whip and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips using a wooden spoon. Spoon over crust in jars. Top with remaining Cool Whip and mini chocolate chips. Top with a small chocolate chip cookie (or break a whole one into fourths).
Refrigerate for at least an hour, giving the cheesecake filling time to chill. ENJOY.
Notes
Roughly crush the cookies. You want them broken down, but not completely in crumbs. A few chunky pieces are OK.
Make sure to let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before you start the recipe. This helps it whip up better for the cheesecake layer.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You want the cheesecake layer to chill and set up before serving.
The recipe is written to make 4 parfaits, but you can halve or double the recipe as needed.
Have fun with the toppings! Use extra mini chocolate chips, crushed or whole cookie pieces, chopped candy pieces, a drizzle of chocolate syrup or caramel sauce, sprinkles or any of your favorite garnishes!