Fruity Pebbles Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Fruity Pebbles Cookie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of sugar cookie dough, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy Fruity Pebbles, making them a fun and nostalgic dessert.
Servings: 9 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package sugar cookie dough 16 oz package
- 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal divided
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar cookie dough with 1/2 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal. Mix until the cereal is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Take about two-thirds of the cookie dough mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan to create an even cookie crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pressed cookie dough, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Crumble the remaining sugar cookie dough over the cheesecake layer in small, scattered dollops.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal evenly across the top for a bright, crunchy finish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let them set.
- Slice into bars and enjoy. (Pro tip: Use a hot, sharp knife for neat slices!)
Notes
Store leftovers tightly covered to keep the cereal topping crisp. These bars can also be frozen for up to two months.