I’ve always enjoyed Rice Krispie treats as a kid. Oh who am I kidding Rice Krispie treats are definitely not just for kids. Now instead of taking the time to make them yourself you can purchase them in neat little packages in the store, but what fun is that? The whole point is not just eating something delicious but the fun of making them with the kids. This recipe takes a fun twist and adds some amazing ingredients to make a very tasty new kind of Rice Krispie Treat!
Cherry Cheesecake Krispie Treat Bars
Treat your guests to a delicious dessert with these Cherry Cheesecake Krispie Treat Bars
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 6 cup Rice Krispies Cereal
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 10.5 oz Marshmallows
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 21 oz Cherry Pie Filling
- ¼ cup White Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 13x9 pan with butter.
- In a medium to large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the Rice Crispies cereal and stir until cereal is well coated.
- Allow to set about 4 minutes.
- Press mixture into prepared pan and allow to cool.
- Combine softened cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and beat until well blended.
- Pour on top of the cooled rice krispies and allow to set in the fridge for several hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and refrigerate.
- After cutting, you can drizzle with white chocolate.
- Place chips in corner of zippered sandwich bag and microwave 45 seconds.
- Knead to make usre they are melted.
- Clip very tip of corner and drizzle.
The combination of Rice Krispie treats and cream cheese is amazing. I mean really can you ever go wrong with cream cheese? Then to top it with cherry pie filling…oh definitely a crowd pleaser!
Rhiannon Rowland says
Ooh, yummy!! I really just love rice krispie treats! I even made them during Christmas. I guess I never really though about putting anything on top.
Colleen Shibley says
Me either but this recipe is amazing!
Jenn says
Oh wow these sound so delicious!
Colleen Shibley says
I know totally right? Wish I had some right now, maybe I should make some this weekend!
BIllie says
I made Rice Krispies the other day with chocolate and peanut butter on top. These sound tasty, I love giving treats a twist.
Colleen Shibley says
Oh yum, I would be able to eat those myself…my hubby doesn’t like peanut butter LOL!
ellen beck says
OOOOOooo quit this- it oos llike you are in mt head as far as food and sweets. I dont care for a ton of sweets but I make an axception for rice krispie bars. I think I would like this with that strawberry filling on top too althohg the cherries make it look so pretty!
Colleen Shibley says
Oh that would be a good alternative! I haven’t eaten yet today so right now I’m wishing I had someone LOL!
Raijean says
Geez, this looks amazing. I need to try this but I may eat them all.
Colleen Shibley says
Yeah I guess that is the downside LOL!
Liz Mays says
I’m a big cherry fan and that looks terrific to me. That sweet topping is perfect!
Colleen Shibley says
Me too, my daughter loves to just eat them out of the jar.
Meghan says
Well this sounds yummers!
HilLesha says
Wow, that looks utterly amazing, and I normally don’t get into cherries that much!
Colleen Shibley says
I enjoy them on a few things. I don’t sit and eat them. No big on cherry pie but nice on here.
Tammy says
How fun! I bet that is a great flavor combination. Are they messy to eat, because I assume you have to eat them with your hands?! 🙂
Sara Zielinski says
These would be ideal for valentines day, they look delicious.
Donna says
A more grown up version of the Rice Krispie Treats… love it! I agree with Sara, they would be perfect for Valentines Day.
Tiffany Dover says
I seriously should not have seen this. I’m supposed to be losing weight not eating sweets lol! Unfortunately, we have all the stuff to make this so I think I’m going to cave and make them this weekend!
Rajee Pandi says
YUm I am going to bookmark to try it
BillJude56 says
I love Rice Krispies, cherries, and cheesecake. Sold! This recipe is going in my Recipes Notebook in Evernote. Thanks!
Richard Hicks says
This is really novel. Looks absolutely delish too!
Kayla says
Oh this just looks so delicious! And its so pretty 🙂
Kim@The Baking ChocolaTess says
Whoa! This looks absolutely divine! Everyone in my family would go ga-ga over this!
brenley davis says
YUM. These are too pretty and they look delicious! I have to try this soon!!! Thanks for sharing at Ducks N A Row!
Jada Semidey says
How many bars do you get from the “Cherry Cheesecake Krispy Bars?
Jerri says
This looks SO yummy! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Mila says
I like yummy and easy desserts, this looks like it will be perfect for a potluck dinner. Pinned.
Michelle says
No, you can never go wrong with cream cheese. I’d eat it on its own if it was acceptable. Ok. Ok. I do sneak some when cooking with it.
This is a really fun and clever twist on rice krispie treats!
sheila ressel says
This sounds so good! It combines 2 of my favorite sweets – rice crispy treats and cheesecake. Definitely have to make this one.
Rosie says
wow all my favs together in one recipe – and much less filling! it really is a cute idea and looks delish – I want to try it! It looks good for a buffet, too!