Creamy cheesecake meets crunchy cereal magic in these Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars. With a buttery crust and colorful marshmallow topping, every bite feels fun and nostalgic. Theyโre festive, eye-catching, and surprisingly simple to make.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Creamy, smooth texture
- Crunchy cereal crust
- Perfect for parties
- Bright and colorful dessert
- Make-ahead friendly
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups crushed Lucky Charms cereal
- ยผ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ยพ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ยฝ cup sour cream
Topping
- 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
- ยฝ cup whipped topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed Lucky Charms cereal, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake 30โ35 minutes until center looks slightly set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Spread whipped topping over chilled bars.
- Sprinkle Lucky Charms marshmallows on top of Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- Fresh berries
- Extra whipped cream
- A drizzle of white chocolate
Use a warm knife for clean slices.
Quick Tips or Variations
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Fold extra cereal into the filling for crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you add Lucky Charms to cheesecake?
Yes. Mix cereal into the crust or sprinkle marshmallows on top.
How do you keep cheesecake bars from cracking?
Avoid overmixing and let them cool gradually.
Do cheesecake bars need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Store them chilled to keep the filling firm.
How long do cheesecake bars need to chill before cutting?
Chill at least 3โ4 hours. Overnight works best.
Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake with colorful cereal fun. Theyโre festive, delicious, and perfect for sharing.
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Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
Description
Lucky Charms Cheesecake Bars are creamy festive dessert bars with cereal crust and marshmallow topping.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed Lucky Charms cereal
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
16 oz cream cheese softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
1/2 cup whipped topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325F
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan
3. Bake crust 8 minutes
4. Beat cream cheese and sugar
5. Add eggs vanilla and sour cream
6. Pour over crust
7. Bake 30-35 minutes
8. Cool and refrigerate 4 hours
9. Top with whipped topping and marshmallows
10. Slice and serve
Notes
Chill overnight for best slices
Avoid overmixing batter
Store refrigerated
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg





