Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

2 cups whipping cream
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 loaf angel food cake, baked and cut into small pieces
4 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
Canned whip cream, for garnish

Beat whipping cream with a mixer in a large bowl until stiff peaks form—place in refrigerator. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, then add lemon juice, vanilla, and whipped cream. Layer two tablespoons of cheesecake mixture into parfait glasses, top with a few pieces of cake and berries. Repeat layers and top with canned whipping cream. Chill two hours or until ready to serve.

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