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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treats

No-bake lemon cheesecake Rice Krispie treats with a thick, chewy Krispie base and a creamy white lemon cheesecake layer. Finished with a zigzag drizzle of melted white chocolate and lemon zest, then chilled into easy lemon dessert bars.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Krispie base
  • 0.25 lb butter
  • 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 6 cup Rice Krispies cereal
For the lemon cheesecake layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping Folded in.
For the topping
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips Melted.
  • 1 extra lemon zest For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan and base
  1. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and spray lightly so the treats release cleanly later.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted, about 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
  3. Fold in Rice Krispies cereal and press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan; cool until set.
Make and add the lemon cheesecake layer
  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain.
  2. Spread the lemon cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled Krispie base.
Finish and chill
  1. Drizzle melted white chocolate in a zigzag pattern over the top, then scatter extra lemon zest for garnish.
  2. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into 16 bars to firm up the layers.

Notes

Press the Rice Krispies base firmly and evenly so the bars hold together when cut. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 1 month (wrap individual bars). For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese while keeping whipped topping as directed for the best texture.