Description
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful twist on the classic snack mix, combining the rich flavors of cherry cheesecake with crunchy Chex cereal. This no-bake treat is coated in creamy white chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar, creating an irresistible blend of sweet and tart. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a fun gift, this easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your cravings while bringing a touch of nostalgia to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red or pink sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with cherry extract at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex cereal and pour the melted chocolate mixture over it. Gently stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a resealable bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until well-coated.
- Spread the Puppy Chow onto parchment paper to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve in a bowl or package as gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg