No-Bake Rice Crispy Treat Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the Rice Crispy Base:

• 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 10 oz marshmallows (mini or regular)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for a richer filling)
• Pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• 1 cup whipped cream (for garnishing)
• Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
• Crushed rice crispies (optional, for extra crunch)
• A drizzle of chocolate syrup or caramel (optional)

Instructions

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