Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow recipe is a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fruity burst of cherry gelatin. Made with Chex cereal coated in a luscious mixture of white chocolate, cream cheese, and cherry-flavored gelatin, then dusted with powdered sugar, this treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal
- 3 oz cherry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Gelatin: Add the softened cream cheese to the melted white chocolate mixture and blend well until smooth and fully combined. Then stir in the cherry-flavored gelatin powder until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the creamy cherry mixture over the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Gently toss the cereal with a spatula or spoon until all pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Shake with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, and shake vigorously to cover every piece of cereal with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated, sugared cereal evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to let the coating firm up for perfect texture.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth blending with melted chocolate.
- You can substitute cherry-flavored gelatin with other fruit flavors like strawberry or raspberry for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
- For a more intense cherry flavor, add a few drops of cherry extract to the white chocolate mixture.
- Make sure to spread the puppy chow out on the baking sheet so it cools evenly and doesn’t clump together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, Chex mix, no-bake dessert, white chocolate snack, cherry gelatin treat, sweet snack mix
