Description
Vegan Rice Krispie Treat Cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert layered over a chewy crispy rice cereal base. Combining nostalgic marshmallow cereal treats with rich dairy-free cheesecake filling, this fun and indulgent dessert is perfect for birthdays, parties, and make-ahead celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the Rice Krispie Base:
- 5 cups vegan crispy rice cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces) vegan marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Extra crushed cereal for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the vegan butter.
- Add the vegan marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and mix gently until fully coated.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
- Drain the soaked cashews and place them in a high-speed blender.
- Add coconut cream, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cereal crust and spread evenly.
- Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate for at least 6 hours until set.
- Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the chilled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle extra crushed crispy rice cereal on top before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Soaking the cashews overnight creates the smoothest cheesecake texture.
- Use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal if needed.
- Store leftovers chilled for the best texture.
- Fresh berries or toasted coconut make excellent toppings.
- Freeze individual slices for easy make-ahead desserts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
