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.