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Christmas Rice Krispy Crust Cheesecake

These Christmas Rice Krispy crust cheesecake Combine a rich cheesecake filling sandwiched between a red and green layer or Rice Krispy treats!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 647kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Stand mixer
  • Springform pan
  • Spatula
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

Rice Krispies Crust

  • 12 ounces Marshmallows
  • 12 ounces Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter divided
  • Christmas Red Food Coloring Gel
  • Christmas Green Food Coloring Gel

For the Cheesecake

  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • Nonpareils - assorted colors or Christmas mix if desired

Instructions

  • Cut the Parchment paper to fit the bottom of the Spring-form pan, and line the bottom of the pan with the Parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed Sauce Pan, add half of the Butter, or 1 1/2 Tablespoons, and with the heat on medium high, melt the butter in the pan.
  • Count out 21 Marshmallows, and when the Butter is melted, add the Marshmallows to the pan, and stir well, to coat the Marshmallows in the melted Butter. Turn the heat to low, and melt the Marshmallows.
  • When the Marshmallows are completely melted, add several drops of the Red Food Coloring Gel, and stir well to make sure all the melted Marshmallows are Christmas Red - add more Food Coloring Gel until you have a bright Red Color. Measure out 3 cups of The Rice Krispies Cereal, and add to the Pan.
  • Stir well to blend and coat the Cereal in the Red Marshmallow mixture.
  • Press the Krispies/Marshmallow mixture into the bottom of the Spring-form pan, using a large Spatula, and make sure the layer is even, and all the way to the edges of the pan.
  • Place the Pan in the Freezer.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the whipped Cream, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Turn off the mixer, and add the Sugar, Vanilla, and softened Cream Cheese.
  • Mix until all ingredients are completely blended, and the Cheesecake batter is thick, smooth, and creamy.
  • Remove the pan from the Freezer, and pour the Cheesecake on top of the Red layer of Krispies crust.
  • Place the pan back in the Freezer for at least 4 hours, or until the Cheesecake is firm to the touch.
  • When the Cheesecake has set, and is firm to the touch, make the top crust.
  • In a heavy bottomed Sauce Pan, add half of the Butter, or 1 1/2 Tablespoons, and with the heat on medium high, melt the butter in the pan.
  • Count out 22 Marshmallows, and when the Butter is melted, add the Marshmallows to the pan, and stir well, to coat the Marshmallows in the melted Butter.
  • Turn the heat to low, and melt the Marshmallows.
  • When the Marshmallows are completely melted, add several drops of the Green Food Coloring Gel, and stir well to make sure all the melted Marshmallows are Christmas Green - add more Food Coloring Gel until you have a bright Green Color.
  • Measure out 3 cups of The Rice Krispies Cereal, and add to the Pan. Stir well to blend and coat the Cereal in the Green Marshmallow mixture.
  • Pour or spoon the Krispies/Marshmallow mixture on top of the Cheesecake layer, and spread the Green Krispies out to the edge of the Spring-form pan, using a large Spatula, and make sure the layer is even, and all the way to the edges of the pan.
  • This should fill the pan to the top.
  • Sprinkle generously with the Nonpareils.
  • Place the pan back in the freezer, and leave overnight for best results.
  • Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the Freezer, about 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Remove the Spring form from the pan, and using a large sharp knife; run the knife under hot water, and dry.
  • Cut the Cheesecake in 2 - 3 inch pieces with the warm knife, and place pieces on dessert plates.
  • Serve, and Enjoy!

Notes

You can also place the Cheesecake on a Dessert stand, or Dessert plate if desired, and place on the dinner table to cut and serve.
 
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 3818IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 13mg