No Bake Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars (Print version)

Colorful no-bake cheesecake bars with a chewy Lucky Charms cereal base, fluffy cream cheese layer, and crunchy marshmallow topping.

# Ingredients:

For the cereal base

01 - 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan if needed
02 - 4 cups (200 g) mini marshmallows
03 - 4 cups (140 g) Lucky Charms cereal

For the cheesecake layer

04 - 16 oz (455 g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
05 - 2/3 cup (75 g) powdered sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
09 - Green gel food coloring, a few drops, optional

For topping

10 - 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallow pieces or extra cereal marshmallows
11 - 2 tablespoons colorful sprinkles, gluten-free if needed

# Instructions:

01 - Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly butter the parchment if you want extra release insurance.
02 - Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until smooth and glossy, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, fold in the cereal, and press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Cool for 20 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold it into the cream cheese mixture in two additions. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time if using.
05 - Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled cereal base. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight for the neatest slices.
06 - Scatter the cereal marshmallows and sprinkles over the firm cheesecake layer. Lift the slab from the pan and cut into 16 bars with a warm knife, wiping the blade between cuts.

# Good to know:

01 - Prep time includes at least 4 hours of freezer chilling.
02 - Add cereal marshmallow topping right before serving for the best crunch.
03 - Let frozen bars stand 8-10 minutes before eating for a creamy texture.

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