Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

Fruity Pebbles cheesecake is one of the most festive and colorful desserts ever seen. It’s what would probably result if you combined a carnival and a bakery! At its core, the recipe is similar to traditional cheesecake recipes, but adding Fruity Pebbles cereal to the crust and the filling makes it playful and eye-catching. Whip it up for the kids or anyone who is a kid at heart.

This recipe is certainly well-suited for dessert, but this mind-blowing way to use cereal makes us wonder: If it includes breakfast cereal, it’s perfectly acceptable to eat it for breakfast, right?

Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Ingredients

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• Fruity Pebbles cereal: This cereal is used in the cheesecake crust and filling to give the cake pops of rainbow color. Because cheesecake should always be extra sweet and extra colorful!
• Vanilla wafer crust: Fruity Pebbles cereal, vanilla wafers and butter form the cheesecake’s crust. Vanilla wafers bring a butteriness and lightness that make them ideal for a range of desserts.
• Cream cheese: The cake’s namesake cheese is soft, tangy and rich.
• Sugar: Sugar balances the cream cheese to create a sweet-and-tangy cheesecake.
• Eggs: Eggs help the cheesecake set, so it comes out smooth after baking.
• Heavy whipping cream: Heavy whipping cream is responsible for the cheesecake’s velvety texture.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla ties all the other flavors together, connecting the crust’s vanilla flavor to the sweetness of the cereal.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the springform pan

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with three layers of aluminum foil. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the crust

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Place the vanilla wafers and Fruity Pebbles in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until sandy. In a large bowl, combine the crumbs and melted butter.

Press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Place the pan on a baking sheet, and bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 3: Make the filling

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Increase the oven temperature to 450°.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, four to five minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and add the sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, about five minutes. Beat in the cream and vanilla until smooth, one to two minutes. Mix in the Fruity Pebbles.

Step 4: Bake the cheesecake

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Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger baking or roasting pan. Add 1 inch of hot water to the larger pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Decrease the oven temperature to 225°, and bake until the cheesecake is just set, 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 5: Let the cheesecake cool

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Turn the oven off and open the oven door. Let the cheesecake sit for 30 minutes, or until the center is completely set. Remove the cheesecake from the oven, and refrigerate overnight, covering it when completely cooled.

Step 6: Remove the cheesecake from the pan

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Loosen the sides of the cake from the pan with a knife. Remove the rim from the pan and serve.

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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Variations

• Change the cereal: Instead of Fruity Pebbles, try using Cocoa Pebbles or Fruit Loops.
• Use a graham cracker crust: Feel free to go with a more traditional cheesecake crust and make a graham cracker crust. You can also swap in other crumb crust ingredients, like wafer cookies or Oreos.
• Make Fruity Peppel cheesecake in a muffin tin: If you prefer to make personal portions (hint: it’s a good idea when hosting a party), you can make mini cheesecakes in a muffin tin. It will shorten the cooking time, and we recommend using muffin tin liners.

How to Store Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

You can store your Fruity Pebbles cheesecake in the fridge for up to four days (if it lasts that long!). Cover the whole cheesecake in plastic wrap or transfer the sliced cheesecake to an airtight container. Otherwise, the cheesecake will be quick to absorb fridge smells.

Can you freeze Fruity Pebbles cheesecake?

If you have a lot of leftovers, you can freeze cheesecake for up to a month. We recommend slicing the cheesecake in advance to make it easier to enjoy the leftovers. Thaw the cheesecake in the fridge overnight.

Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Tips

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How long can cheesecake sit out?

Cheesecake can sit at room temperature for up to two hours. After that, it should be transferred to the fridge to prevent bacterial growth.

How do you know when Fruity Pebble cheesecake is done?

Your Fruity Pebbles cheesecake is done when the center is set and the internal temperature is 150°. We’re also fans of the wobble cheesecake test: Tap the pan with a spoon. If the cheesecake wobbles slightly, it’s ready. But, if it wobbles too much, it needs some more time.