No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits are the easiest apple pie dessert! Made with a few simple ingredients, this easy no-bake dessert is sure to please!
When it’s hot out, I try not to turn the oven on. As much as I miss having an oven during the summer, it’s been nice to make some easy, no bake desserts. And one of my favorite no bake desserts is this No Bake Apple Pie Parfait recipe.
It has tart apples tossed with sweet, spiced apple butter. The apples are sandwiched between layers of creamy filling that’s a mixture of sweet cream and tangy Greek yogurt and crumbled shortbread cookies.
So this no bake dessert is easy and delicious! It’s a simple, refreshing way to enjoy all of the flavors of apple pie without all of the work (and heat!).
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Apples: I like to use Granny Smith apples because they’re crisp and tart. If you’d like to use sweeter apples, Pink Lady apples or Honeycrisp apples work wel
- Greek yogurt: Feel free to substitute sour cream, plain 2%, or plain whole milk Greek yogurt.
- Whipping cream: Be sure that the whipping cream (or heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream) is cold. It will whip up better straight from the fridge.
- Shortbread cookies: I use the Lorna Doone shortbread cookies, but any type of shortbread cookie should work.
How to make apple pie parfaits
Here you’ll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: In a small bowl, toss diced apple and apple butter together until apples are coated.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla together until well-combined.
Step 3: In a third large bowl, whip cream until it reaches stiff peak stage. If you need some extra tips, check out this post on how to make whipped cream.
Step 4: Fold the Greek yogurt mixture into the whipped cream until just combined. Be sure to fold, rather than mix, to avoid taking the volume out of the whipped cream.
Step 5: To assemble, place about 2 tablespoons of cream into the bottom of the dish.
Step 6: Top with cookie crumbs.
Step 7: Top the cookie crumbs with about 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture.
Step 8: Add a layer of apples over the cream.
Step 9: Repeat the layers to fill the dish, ending with a dusting of cookie crumbs on top.
Recipe Tips!
- Serving immediately: You can serve these parfaits immediately without waiting for them to chill. The cookies will be crispier if you serve them immediately. If you want softer cookies, chill the parfaits until ready to serve.
- Make ahead: These parfaits are best eaten shortly after they’re made. However, they can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If making them in advance, don’t top with the last round of cookie crumbs. Otherwise, the cookie crumbs will soften as they sit.
Storage
Store any leftover parfaits, covered, in the dish in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3 days when properly stored in the fridge.
However, they are best eaten within the first 1-2 days as the apples can make the whipped cream mixture weepy.
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No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt1
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar2
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups shortbread cookies crumbs
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss together chopped apple and apple butter.
- In a separate small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla together. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whip cream until it begins to thicken.
- Continue to whip until cream is at stiff peaks.
- Gently fold Greek yogurt mixture into whipped cream.
- To assemble, place about 2 tablespoons cream mixture in bottom of dish or glass.
- Top with crumbled cookie, 2 more tablespoons of cream, and then chopped apple mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- On the final layer, layer crumbled cookie, apple mixture, and end with cream mixture.
- Sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs.
- Serve immediately if you want crispier cookie, or loosely cover and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Apples: I like to use Granny Smith apples because they’re crisp and tart. If you’d like to use sweeter apples, Pink Lady apples or Honeycrisp apples work wel
- Greek yogurt:Â Feel free to substitute sour cream, plain 2%, or plain whole milk Greek yogurt.
- Whipping cream:Â Be sure that the whipping cream (or heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream) is cold. It will whip up better straight from the fridge.
- Shortbread cookies:Â I use the Lorna Doone shortbread cookies, but any type of shortbread cookie should work.
- Nutrition values are estimates.Â
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Originally published 6/9/2014. Updated 6/12/19.
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Comments & Reviews
Deborah says
Wasn’t sure I would like the fresh apples instead of cooked, but you made me a believer. It was good to the last bite.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked the parfaits. They’re always a bit hit with my family, and it’s great to hear that other people are enjoying them, too. =) Thanks for commenting!
Paulette says
Hi Kate, this looks amazing. Quick question. Do you think if everything was prepared the night before these could be assembled in the morning. Looking for something to take camping that doesn’t require bacon and eggs. :-) thanks
Kate says
I think so! It’s best eaten shortly after it’s assembled, but I think that you could absolutely prep the components beforehand. Good luck! =)
KrisZ says
How many does this make? I didn’t see that in the recipe. This looks wonderful!
Kate says
Thanks! It will make about 4 1.25-cup servings. I hope that helps! =)
Happy Valley Chow says
Oh my goodness those look amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
dina says
it looks yummy!
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Alexis @ Upside Down Pear says
I love apple butter, but never really know what to do with it besides put it on toast! This is a great recipe, especially for those days when turning on the oven sounds dreadful as it’s already scorching outside. I know a lot of people who use red apples for apple pies, but growing up you only used Granny Smiths. I’m glad that you chose to use Granny Smiths for this recipe!!
Kate says
Thanks so much!
I’m glad I’m not the only Granny Smith fan! Granny Smiths are one of my favorite types of apple. I love using them in sweet recipes to give a little bit of tartness to offset all of the sweetness. =)