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.
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
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.