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No-Bake Cheesecake Rice Krispy Treats

No-Bake Cheesecake Rice Krispy Treats combine gooey marshmallow cereal bars with a smooth, fluffy cheesecake topping—an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that chills instead of bakes.

Ingredients
  

For the Cereal Base:

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 10 oz package mini marshmallows (about 40–45 marshmallows)

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed

Optional Toppings:

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Fresh berries
  • Chocolate drizzle
  • Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl (30–45 seconds). Add marshmallows and microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies until coated, then press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan. Let cool 5–10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping gently until fluffy.
  • Spread cheesecake mixture over the cooled base. Smooth the top, then add graham crumbs. Optional: top with berries, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles.
  • Refrigerate 1–2 hours until the cheesecake layer sets.
  • Lift from pan using parchment. Slice into squares. Serve chilled or slightly softened after resting 5–10 minutes.