Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

Name: Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: CRUST:; 60 vanilla wafers; 2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 3 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal

Total Time Prep: 40 mins. Cook: 1-1/2 hours + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fruity Pebbles cheesecake has party written all over it, whether you're planning a kiddo's birthday or you just want to make your week a little more celebratory.

Ingredients

CRUST:
60 vanilla wafers
2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups Fruity Pebbles cereal

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Wrap the outside of a 9-in. springform pan with 3 layers of aluminum foil, set aside.
Place vanilla wafers and Fruity Pebbles in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until sandy. In a large bowl, combine crumbs and melted butter. Press crumbs into the bottom of prepared pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Place on baking sheet, bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
Increase oven temperature to 450°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, about 5 minutes. Beat in cream and vanilla until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Mix in Fruity Pebbles. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking or roasting pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake 15 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 225°; bake until just set, about 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off and open the oven door; let cheesecake sit 30 minutes, or until center is completely set. Remove from oven, refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan; serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 538 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

This luscious dessert combines classic cheesecake with the nostalgia of a beloved cereal. Fruity Pebbles grace both the crust and the creamy, fruity filling, plus add a colorful, confetti-like pop on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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