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Irresistible Rice Krispie Treat No Bake Cheesecake Recipe for Sweet Cravings

  • Author: Jenny
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Learn how to make delicious Rice Krispie Treat No-Bake Cheesecake. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Optional: Fresh berries or chocolate chips for topping

If you’re looking to swap ingredients, feel free to use light cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option. For the cereal, any puffed rice cereal works well if you can’t find Rice Krispies. And if mini marshmallows aren’t on hand, regular marshmallows chopped into smaller pieces will do just fine.

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth. This step reminds me of those early kitchen experiments where patience and stirring paid off big time.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until they are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or a pie dish to form the crust layer. Use a spatula or clean hands lightly greased with butter to help press it evenly.
  3. Place the crust in the refrigerator to set for about 20 minutes. This pause is key—it prevents the crust from mixing into the filling later on, and gives you a moment to breathe.
  4. While the crust chills, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. I always use a hand mixer for this step to get that silky texture without lumps.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This is one of those small wins in the kitchen that never gets old—I still remember the first time I nailed this step during college “Wednesday dinners.”
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. This folding technique keeps the filling light and airy.
  8. Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled Rice Krispie crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  9. Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This waiting game is tough but worth it; the cheesecake firms up nicely and flavors meld beautifully.
  10. Before serving, add your choice of fresh berries, chocolate chips, or any topping you prefer for that extra touch of color and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Rice Krispie Treat No-Bake Cheesecake, recipe, cooking, food

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