Okay, so, I saw this trend going around online about using Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in, like, all sorts of recipes. Sounds pretty wild, right? I had to try it out for myself and see what the hype was all about. I’m a sucker for anything cinnamon, and that cereal is a classic, so I was pretty pumped.
First Experiment: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
First up, I went with the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bars. Figured it’d be a good starting point, you know? I basically just crushed up a bunch of the cereal – felt kind of wrong doing that to my beloved Cinnamon Toast Crunch, not gonna lie, but I powered through. Then, I melted some butter and marshmallows in a big pot, the usual Rice Krispies treat drill, except this time I was using this cinnamon-y goodness.
Once that was all gooey and mixed, I poured it over the crushed cereal and stirred like crazy until it was all coated. Pressed the whole mixture into a greased pan and stuck it in the fridge to chill. Let me tell you, the waiting was the hardest part. But, man, it was worth it. They came out super chewy and that cinnamon flavor was definitely there. Not bad for a first try, I thought!
The Second Try: Waffles
Next, I got a little more ambitious and tried the Cinnamon Toast Crunch waffles with a cereal milk glaze. Yeah, you heard that right – cereal milk glaze. Sounds crazy, I know.
So, for the waffles, I pretty much just followed a regular waffle recipe but added some crushed-up Cinnamon Toast Crunch into the batter. I was a bit worried they wouldn’t cook right, but they turned out fine.
- For the glaze, I soaked some of the cereal in milk for a while, like, letting it get all soggy and stuff.
- Then I strained the milk to get all the cereal bits out and whisked in some powdered sugar until it was thick enough to drizzle.
Honestly, the glaze was a bit weird, but it kind of worked. It was like the essence of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but in liquid form, which some of you might not like. The waffles themselves were pretty good, though. They had a nice crunch and that cinnamon sugar flavor really came through.
Final Round: No-Bake Cheesecakes
Last but not least, I went for these no-bake mini cheesecakes with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch crust. I figured, why not, right? I’m already knee-deep in this cereal experiment, might as well go all out.
The crust was super easy. I just crushed up the cereal again and mixed it with some melted butter, then pressed it into these little muffin tins. For the cheesecake filling, I just whipped together some cream cheese, sugar, and a little vanilla. Pretty standard stuff.
I spooned the filling onto the crusts and popped them in the fridge to set. These were probably my favorite out of the three. The crust was the perfect amount of crunchy and sweet, and it paired really well with the creamy cheesecake. Plus, they were no-bake, which is always a win in my book.
So, there you have it – my Cinnamon Toast Crunch adventure. It was definitely a fun, and sugary, ride. I don’t think I’ll be making these recipes every day, but it was cool to try something different. If you’re a fan of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I’d say give it a shot. You might just surprise yourself! And always remember, it’s okay to make a mess when creating new things!
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