Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
A delightful mashup of creamy cheesecake and crispy Rice Krispies treats, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy cream cheese layer swirled through the classic marshmallow-cereal mixture. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or when you can’t decide between two desserts!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the Rice Krispies Layer:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
- Make Crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into 9×9 pan. Freeze 10 mins.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Chill 15 mins.
- Krispies Layer: Melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, stir until smooth. Remove from heat, mix in cereal.
- Assemble: Gently press warm cereal mixture over cheesecake layer. Cool completely.
- Finish: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over top. Chill 1 hour before cutting.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal
- Variations: Add strawberry jam swirls or crushed Oreos
- Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 5 days
- For Neater Slices: Dip knife in hot water before cutting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://recipesfood.org/cheesecake-rice-krispies-treats-recipe/