Description
Indulge in this delightful Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, a sweet and crunchy snack mix that’s perfect for parties or a quick treat. Coated in a creamy white chocolate and cherry-flavored mixture, this addictive snack is sure to please.
Ingredients
Rice Chex Cereal:
5 cups;
White Chocolate Chips:
1 cup;
Cream Cheese, softened:
2 tablespoons;
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons;
Vanilla Extract:
½ teaspoon;
Powdered Sugar:
½ cup;
Cherry Gelatin Mix (dry):
½ cup;
Crushed Graham Crackers:
½ cup;
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- Melt White Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, cream cheese, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Prepare Coating: In a large zip-top bag, mix the powdered sugar, dry cherry gelatin mix, and crushed graham crackers.
- Combine Coated Cereal: Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal it, and shake until fully coated.
- Cool and Store: Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cherry-flavored candy melts for a bolder color and flavor.
- Add freeze-dried cherries or mini marshmallows for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
