Description
Colorful and creamy Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Bars that combine a chewy cookie base with a smooth cheesecake filling and a crunchy cereal topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- About 2 cups Fruity Pebbles, plus a little extra for sprinkling
- 2 to 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips (optional, for melting and drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment, lightly greasing the parchment.
- Beat butter with both granulated sugars until creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and stir until you have a soft dough.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan evenly. Sprinkle 1 to 1.5 cups of Fruity Pebbles over the dough and press them lightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then mix in egg, vanilla, sour cream, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cookie base and smooth it out. Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top and sprinkle the rest of the Fruity Pebbles on top.
- Bake for 28 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and golden. The center should have a slight jiggle.
- Cool for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars. Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle on top before serving.
Notes
For the best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before using. Allow the bars to cool completely and chill for neat slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg