# Cereal-Encrusted Cheesecakes This Delicious Recipe Features a Crust Made from Puffed Cereal By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-cereal References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/103732-rice-krispies-treat-cheesecake-is-a-dessert-hybrid-you-can-totally-get-behind) & [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://www.publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/08/rice-krispie-pie-crust-recipe.html) The 'Public Lives, Secret Recipes' blog recently released a recipe for decadent [berry-filled cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake) with a crunchy puffed cereal crust. [Hybrid desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banoffee-pie-cheesecake) have become quite popular in recent years and this recipe manages to infuse a traditional summer dessert with a beloved breakfast food. Unlike traditional cheesecakes, the crust of this cake is made from store-bought puffed cereal. While this ingredient is generally enjoyed as a breakfast food, it has become a popular ingredient in many food-mashups. Puffed cereals such as Rice Krispies are the perfect choice for many recipes because they provide a deliciously crunchy texture without adding too much sweetness. In this recipe, the cereal is used as a form of crust, which saves you the hassle of putting together a base of your own. The inside of the cake is then filled with a mix of berries, cream cheese and condensed milk. The end result is a decadent hybrid dessert that is both crunchy and creamy at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Desserts:** Creating innovative combinations of two different desserts to create a unique and enticing treat. - **Alternative Crusts:** Exploring unconventional crust options, such as using puffed cereal, to add new flavors and textures to traditional desserts. - **Food-mashups:** Combining different types of foods to create unexpected flavor profiles and culinary experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The industry can explore new ingredients and techniques to create innovative and exciting food products. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with alternative crust options to create unique and appealing desserts for their customers. - **Recipe Development:** Professionals in this industry can invent and refine new recipes that feature creative food-mashups for an adventurous audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Cereal-Crusted Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-cinnaswirl-pie.md) - [Strawberry Cheesecake-Inspired Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-crunch-granolas.md) - [Cheesecake Muffin Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-muffin-mix.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-cookie.md) - [Hybrid Cereal Snack Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-squares-corn-flakes.md) - [Creme-Filled Birthday Cake Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-birthday-cake-cereal.md) - [Dessert-Filled Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Flavorful Cereal Mashups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-mashup.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealinspired-ice-cream.md)