Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just blended. Pour onto cooled crust.
4. Sprinkle Fruity Pebbles cereal over the top of the cheesecake. Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Fruity Pebbles was first released in 1971 and is still a favorite cereal today.
• Cheesecake has been around since ancient Greek times.
• This cheesecake can also be topped with other cereals or sprinkles for a fun, colorful twist.