Description
Indulge in these Scotcheroo Cheesecake Bars, featuring a crunchy rice cereal base, creamy cheesecake filling, and a rich chocolate topping for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice cereal
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Once it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 cup of peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add the Cereal: Pour in 1 cup of rice cereal and carefully fold until every piece is coated in the peanut butter mixture. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Create the Cheesecake Layer: In a large bowl, beat 1 package of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract while mixing continuously. Spread this creamy layer evenly over the cereal base.
- Prepare the Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat in short bursts, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, then slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for three months. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: dessert, cheesecake, Scotcheroo, bars, no-bake