This no bake Fruity Pebbles cheesecake recipe combines classic cheesecake and Fruity Pebbles flavors to create a dessert that explodes with nostalgia along with fruity, sweet, and tangy flavors.
We're big believers that getting older doesn't mean having to give up the things that make you happy, and this cheesecake really highlights that point.
This delicious cheesecake combines a classic dessert with equally classic Fruity Pebbles, a sweet, fruity cereal that almost all of us grew up with. It's so delicious and so easy to make!
No Bake Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
This was inspired by my Fruity Pebbles cake recipe. It worked so well, I knew it wouldn't take much to translate it to a simple, no bake cheesecake. I was so right!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It's a no bake cheesecake, so it's super easy to make.
- It's loaded with Fruity Pebbles, a childhood classic.
Top Tip:
8 hours is the minimum chill time for this cheesecake, but it tastes best when you let it chill for 24 hours.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few simple ingredients that you'll easily find at the store to make this fruity pebbles no bake cheesecake recipe. The major players are listed here, but you'll find the complete list of ingredients along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Crust:
- Mini marshmallows
- Salted butter
- Fruity Pebbles cereal
Cheesecake:
- Cream cheese
- Heavy whipping cream
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Raspberry extract
- Fruity Pebbles cereal
Substitutions and Variations
- Fruity Pebbles - Use Rainbow Rice Krispies, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruit Loops, Fruity Cheerios or your favorite cereal may be used instead.
- Salted butter - Unsalted may be used instead with 1⁄4 teaspoon salt.
- Lemon juice - Lime, pineapple, or orange juice may be used instead.
- Mini Marshmallows - Use multicolored mini marshmallows instead.
- Raspberry Extract - Use cherry, strawberry, orange, banana, or blueberry extract or none instead.
- Heavy Cream - Use evaporated milk instead and consider adding a few drops of vanilla extract to sweeten a little.
- Go Nuts - Add chopped peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts to add crunch to the inside of the cake
- More Stuff - Dried fruit, chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, or white chocolate chips are delicious.
- Change the Top - Add fresh fruit, like berries, whipped cream, a drizzle of melted chocolate or chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, or strawberry sauce. Add a layer of chopped cookies, cream cheese, or buttercream frosting
- Another Layer - Try adding a layer of raspberry or strawberry sauce or jam, chocolate sauce, or whatever your heart desires on top of your crust, underneath the filling, for additional flavor.
Instructions
It only takes a few simple steps to make this easy, no bake Fruity Pebbles cheesecake recipe. The highlights are listed here, but you'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Melt mini marshmallows and butter. Then, mix in Fruity pebbles.
2: Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper.
3: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar. Then, add all ingredients except salt, cornstarch, and Fruity Pebbles and mix again. Add salt and cornstarch, mix again, and fold in Fruity Pebbles.
4: Spoon the filling into the pan and smooth. Chill for 8 hours.
Top the cheesecake with additional fruity pebbles before serving if desired.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Wrap chilled cheesecake tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap followed by foil and store for up to a month. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer the night before serving.
Make Ahead: This cheesecake is better the longer it chills so feel free to make it a day or two in advance.
What to Serve with Cheesecake
Serve this cheesecake with coffee or tea for a nice combination. It's also a delicious dessert to serve after a classic comfort food dinner featuring beef, pork, or chicken.
Tips
- When mixing together the marshmallows and Fruity Pebbles for the crust, greasing your hands lightly with butter will help keep everything from sticking to them.
- Stop the mixer occasionally and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated, resulting in a smooth, lump-free cheesecake.
- Make sure to line the springform pan with parchment paper before adding any ingredients to make the cake easier to remove once chilled and ready to serve.
- Chill for at least 8 hours, if not overnight, before serving for best results to allow cake time to set properly.
- For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese so you don’t end up with lumps in your cheesecake filling.
FAQ
Yes! To ensure that your marshmallows blend easily with the Fruity Pebbles, lightly grease your hands with butter before pressing them into the springform pan.
This no-bake fruity pebbles cheesecake has a sweet and colorful, chewy, fruity pebbles marshmallow treat crust. The creamy, smooth, and rich cheesecake filling has a thick consistency with fruity pebbles throughout.
While no-bake desserts are typically higher in sugar content than baked goods, there are a few ways you can lighten up your cheesecake without sacrificing flavor. Using reduced-fat cream cheese as well as reduced-fat heavy cream may help reduce calories while still providing a creamy texture.
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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
Equipment
- Hand mixer or Stand Mixer with paddle attachment
Ingredients
Crust:
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup salted butter
- 5 cups fruity pebbles
Cheesecake:
- 3 bricks (24 oz) cream cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract
- 1 Tbs cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fruity pebbles
Instructions
Crust:
- Line the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place mini marshmallows and butter into a large, microwave safe bowl. Place into the microwave and heat for 1-2 minutes, until melted.
- Once melted, mix until smooth.
- Add in the fruity pebbles and mix until well coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Set aside.
Cheesecake:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine cream cheese and sugar. Beat together on medium speed for 2 minutes, until smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add in heavy cream, lemon juice, vanilla and raspberry extract. Mix until combined.
- Add in cornstarch and salt and mix until incorporated.
- Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and add in fruity pebbles. Fold in using a rubber spatula.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and smooth out.
- Cover and place into the fridge to chill for 8 hours before serving.
- Top the cheesecake with additional fruity pebbles before serving if desired.
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Notes
- When mixing together the marshmallows and Fruity Pebbles for the crust, greasing your hands lightly with butter will help keep everything from sticking to them.
- Stop the mixer occasionally and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated, resulting in a smooth, lump-free cheesecake.
- Make sure to line the springform pan with parchment paper before adding any ingredients to make the cake easier to remove once chilled and ready to serve.
- Chill for at least 8 hours, if not overnight, before serving for best results to allow cake time to set properly.
- For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese so you don’t end up with lumps in your cheesecake filling.
Nutrition
Candice says
Do you have to use the raspberry extract
Karin and Ken says
Not at all. Enjoy! All the best. Karin
Judy Summers says
I am making this for my son-in-law for his birthday- If I don’t put as much of the cereal in the filling do I need to make any other adjustments to the recipe? I’m excited to see how the kids and their dad like it!
Karin and Ken says
It won’t matter if you use less or more cereal! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we all do. Let me know what you think once you try it. I’d love to hear your thoughts! All the best. Karin
Cal says
What a beautiful cake So colorful So impressive Looks so good serving as a dessert after any meal I am sure I heard wows when I brought the cake out for dessert and there was none left which I think is a successful dessert I will definitely make this cake again The recipe is a keeper Thx
Karin and Ken says
Well I can’t thank you enough for your kind words! You made my day. I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to let me know! All the best. Karin
Candi says
We all love this cake So happy it’s no bake Everyone loved it especially the kids and my husband Going to try this recipe with those colorful Rice Krispies at my daughter’s request Thank you for sharing Love your recipes
Karin and Ken says
I’m so happy you enjoyed this cake! It tastes great with every cereal I’ve tried so far. The colorful Rice Krispies look so pretty inside this cheesecake. Enjoy! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much. All the best. Karin