Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Variation No-Bake

Instructions:

1. Concentrate the fruit. Combine 1 cup strawberries, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Simmer until thick. Cook for 10-12 minutes, mashing the berries, until reduced to about 1/3 cup of thick jam. Note: This prevents soggy cereal.
3. Melt the butter. In a large heavy pot, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Note: Grate the butter first for an even melt.
4. Add the marshmallows. Stir in 10 oz mini marshmallows, keeping the heat low until they are barely melted and smooth.
5. Integrate the cheesecake. Whisk in 4 oz cubed cream cheese, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, and 1/4 tsp salt until the mixture looks velvety.
6. Incorporate the powder. Stir in 2 tbsp strawberry powder until the color is uniform.
7. Fold the cereal. Remove from heat and gently fold in 6 cups crisp rice cereal until every grain is coated.
8. Layer the treats. Transfer half the mixture to a lined 9x9 pan; dollop half the strawberry reduction on top.
9. Swirl and set. Add the remaining cereal mixture and berry reduction, then use a knife to marble the top.
10. Cool and drizzle. Let set for 2 hours, then drizzle with 2 oz melted white chocolate until zig zag patterns form.