Description
This vibrant Rainbow Trix Cheesecake combines a crunchy graham cracker and Trix cereal crust with a smooth, whipped cream cheese filling studded with colorful cereal pieces. Perfectly decorated with Trix cereal flowers around the edges and sprinkled on top, this no-bake dessert is a fun, fruity, and creamy treat ideal for parties or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 sleeve Graham Crackers, pulsed into crumbs
- 1 cup Trix Fruity Shapes Cereal, pulsed with Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) Butter, melted
- Trix cereal flowers (Aqua Flowers with Hot Pink centers) for decoration
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream, whipped
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (for whipping cream)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3/4 cup Trix Cereal, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place the graham cracker crumbs and 1 cup of Trix cereal in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Melt the butter in a medium bowl, pour in the crumb mixture, and stir thoroughly to coat all crumbs. Line the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon to smooth it out. Remove the cereal from the bowl, and pick out the Aqua Flowers with Hot Pink centers. Gently line the edges of the crust with these cereal flowers, pressing them lightly into place. Place the pan in the freezer to firm up the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a separate bowl and chill in the refrigerator. In the mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and smooth. Remove the whipped cream from the refrigerator and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in 3/4 cup of Trix cereal carefully to distribute throughout the batter.
- Assemble and Chill: Remove the crust pan from the freezer and pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, smoothing the top evenly. Sprinkle additional Trix cereal on the top for extra color and texture. Return the cheesecake to the freezer and chill overnight to set completely. This step ensures the cheesecake firms up and the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- For best results, use a 7-inch springform pan to get the perfect size and shape.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Freezing overnight is key for the cheesecake to set properly since this is a no-bake recipe.
- You can substitute Trix cereal with other fruity cereals if desired, but the colorful appearance is part of the charm.
- Handle the cereal flowers gently when decorating the crust edge to avoid breaking them.
