Rice Krispy Treat Cheesecake

 

Ingredients

For the Rice Krispie Crust

3 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup marshmallow fluff

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

For the Toppings

1 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal (for topping)

1/4 cup melted chocolate (for drizzling)

Instructions

Prep the Crust: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the marshmallow fluff and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the Rice Krispies until well-coated. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Gently fold in the sour cream.

Combine and Pour: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared Rice Krispie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for about one hour.

Add Toppings: Once cooled, sprinkle mini marshmallows and the extra Rice Krispies over the top, then drizzle with melted chocolate.

Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 22g

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

Ingredients

Baking spray, for spraying custard cups
1 stick butter
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vanilla ice cream, for serving


Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray four custard cups with baking spray and place on a baking sheet.

Microwave the butter, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate in a large bowl on high until the butter is melted, about 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is also melted. Stir in the sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the vanilla. Stir in the flour. Divide the mixture among the custard cups.

Bake until the sides are firm and the centers are soft, about 13 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

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Valentine's Decorating Ideas for Cheap

Create these looks with items from your local Dollar Tree Store

     



      



   

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Calzone Hearts

Calzone Dough
*freezer friendly

Ingredients
•1 1/2 cups warm (115 degrees) water
•2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
•1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl
•2 tablespoons sugar
•2 teaspoons coarse salt
•2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for kneading
•2 cups whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)

Note **You can also just buy pizza dough instead of making it if you are short on time**

Directions
1.Place water in a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Brush another large bowl with oil.
2.In bowl with yeast, whisk sugar, oil, and salt. Stir in flours with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to oiled bowl; brush top of dough with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3.Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. With floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 seconds; divide into two balls.
4.Set balls on a plate (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Then freeze in a freezer bag up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
*If you aren’t freezing, then skip #4 and just use the dough!

Calzone Filling
whatever your favorite pizza toppings are
marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, black olives, pork sausage, pepperoni

Directions
use a heart shape cookie cutter (or just free hand it)
spread your marinara, cheese and toppings on one piece of the heart (leave a little room around the edges to seal the calzone)
place the other heart dough on top and seal the edges with a fork
brush the top with some melted butter and sprinkle a little salt or garlic salt
place in a pre-heated oven (400 degrees) for 12-15 minutes

Enjoy! It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

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Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn

Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn

Ingredients

2/3 cup popcorn kernels, popped

2 cups granulated sugar

2/3 cup half and half

1 Tbsp light corn syrup

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

6 drops red food coloring (or any other color you'd like)

Directions

Pour popped popcorn into two very large mixing bowls, set aside. In a large saucepan whisk together sugar, half and half, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Heat mixture to 232 degrees, stirring occasionally. Immediately remove from heat and pour in vanilla and food coloring. Drizzle mixture over popped popcorn. Gently stir popcorn until mixture is evenly coated and coating begins to dry (you'll notice the popcorn kernels separating). Pour mixture onto waxed paper and allow to dry about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

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Valentine's Day Covered Pretzels

Swizzle red, pink and white candy melts on your favorite pretzel sticks to make these sweet-and-salty treats. Trust me, it’s all in the wrist.

Directions:

1. Melt the colored candy melts in a microwave safe bowl/cup, 15 second intervals or use a double boiler on the stove. (You can also but White Almond Bark and color it with food coloring)
2. Dip the pretzel into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off
3. Cover with sprinkles.
4. Lay on wax paper to harden

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cake
1 box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Red Velvet Cake Mix
6 oz container of Chobani 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 egg
1 cup water


Cheesecake
1 block of 8 oz Reduced Fat Cream Cheese (Philly)
1/4 cup Chobani 0% Vanilla (2 oz) Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
2 Large Egg Whites
1/4 cup Sugar
1 Tbsp Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions

Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare muffin/cupcake tins with foil liners (24); set aside
In a large mixing bowl: beat all the Cake Ingredients on medium speed until all well combined; set aside

In a medium mixing bowl: beat all the Cheesecake Ingredients on med/low until all well combined
Add Red Velvet Cake Mix to the all the cupcake liners, approx 1/2 full
Add an ice cream scoop size of the cheesecake mixture on top of the cake mix
Swirl with a fork to combine slightly and get a swirled design (look at picture below)

Bake for 25 minutes until the cheesecake is set.
Cook and cool until they come to room temp
then refrigerate in a covered container for minimum of 1 hour.

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