Infused Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

Infused Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

A bright, creamy, layered dessert recipe with tangy lemon cheesecake filling, raspberry sauce, and buttery vanilla cookie crumble.

Yield

6 parfaits

Potency Assumption

This recipe uses:

• 3.5 grams cannabis flower
• 20% THC
• 3.5 grams = 3500 mg flower
• 3500 mg × 20% = 700 mg total THC before decarboxylation
• Estimated usable THC after decarb + infusion loss: approximately 560 mg THC

Infused Butter Batch Potency

This infused butter recipe makes 1/2 cup infused butter

• Total batch potency: approximately 560 mg THC
• 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons
• Each tablespoon = approximately 70 mg THC

Recipe Potency

This parfait recipe uses:

• 2 tablespoons infused butter total

So:

• 2 tablespoons × 70 mg = 140 mg THC total in recipe
• Divided into 6 parfaits = approximately 23.3 mg THC per parfait

Ingredients

For Decarboxylation

• 3.5 grams cannabis flower

For Infused Butter

• all of the decarboxylated cannabis
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water

For the Raspberry Sauce

• 2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For the Cookie Crumble

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham-style cookies
• 2 tablespoons infused butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons regular unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

Decarboxylation Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 240°F.
2. Break the cannabis flower into small pieces by hand.
3. Spread it evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Infused Butter Instructions

1. Combine the decarboxylated cannabis, butter, and water in a small saucepan.
2. Set over very low heat and keep the mixture at a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
3. Stir occasionally and do not allow it to boil hard.
4. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container.
5. Refrigerate until the butter solidifies.
6. Lift the butter from the top and discard any remaining water underneath.
7. Measure out 2 tablespoons for this recipe and reserve the rest for another use.

Raspberry Sauce Instructions

1. Add the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook until the berries break down and the mixture becomes juicy.
3. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
4. Pour the slurry into the raspberry mixture and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Cookie Crumble Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, combine the crushed cookies, melted infused butter, melted regular butter, sugar, and salt.
3. Mix until evenly coated and sandy.
4. Spread on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden.
6. Cool completely.

Cheesecake Filling Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
3. Beat until creamy and fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft-medium peaks.
5. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and smooth.

Assembly Instructions

1. Spoon a layer of cookie crumble into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar.
2. Add a layer of cheesecake filling.
3. Spoon in a layer of raspberry sauce.
4. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
5. Finish with extra crumble, a small spoonful of raspberry sauce, or a little lemon zest on top.
6. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

Potency Per Serving

• Total recipe potency: approximately 140 mg THC
• Serving size: 1 parfait
• Potency per serving: approximately 23.3 mg THC

Storage Notes

• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Keep chilled until serving.
• For the best texture, add any final garnish right before serving.