Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats are a fun, no-bake dessert mashup that combines the gooey crunch of Rice Krispies with a creamy cheesecake layer for a sweet and satisfying treat.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes (plus chilling time)
Yield:16 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 tbsp butter
1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
Optional: crushed graham crackers or fruit topping for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
Press mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Let cool completely.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled Rice Krispies layer.
Optional: sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or spoon on fruit topping.
Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cuts.
For a fruity twist, top with cherry or strawberry pie filling.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve for best texture.