Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake made with a Rice Krispies crust and topped with mini marshmallows and Rice Krispies.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
- 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use a lightly buttered spatula to prevent sticking.
- Let the crust cool completely while you prepare the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecake
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cooled Rice Krispies crust.
- Spread the top evenly with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Add the topping
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows until melted.
- Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then gently place small clusters over the chilled cheesecake.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate for another 15–20 minutes after adding the topping.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight.
- Use a sharp knife to slice for clean edges.
- Optional toppings can include chocolate drizzle or additional marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg