Description
Lemon cheesecake Rice Krispie treats are a no-bake dessert with gooey marshmallow cereal layers and a creamy, tangy lemon cheesecake filling. Sweet, refreshing, and perfect for parties or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies until coated.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased baking dish to form the bottom layer.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping until combined.
- Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the bottom Rice Krispie layer.
- Gently press remaining Rice Krispie mixture on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Add crushed graham crackers to the cheesecake layer for extra crunch.Swap lemon for lime or orange for a citrus variation.Swirl raspberry jam into the cheesecake layer for fruity flavor.Top with melted white chocolate drizzle for extra sweetness.Freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
