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Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe

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4.7 from 113 reviews
  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: About 6 servings 1x

Description

This Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack that combines the flavors of cherry and cheesecake with crispy Chex cereal. Coated in a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese mixture, then dusted with powdered sugar, this easy no-bake treat is perfect for parties, dessert tables, or an anytime sweet snack craving.

Ingredients

Scale

Cereal

  • 4 cups Chex cereal

Coating

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 oz cherry-flavored gelatin

Finishing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  2. Combine with cream cheese and gelatin: Add the softened cream cheese to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until the texture is smooth and consistent. Then mix in the cherry-flavored gelatin thoroughly to infuse the cherry flavor throughout.
  3. Coat the cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl, pour the creamy cherry cheesecake mixture over it, and gently fold until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
  4. Add powdered sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a resealable plastic bag with the powdered sugar. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until the mixture is fully coated with powdered sugar on all pieces.
  5. Cool and set: Spread the coated cereal evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool and set for about 30 minutes before serving. This helps the coating firm up and enhances the texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth coating.
  • Be gentle when mixing the coating with the cereal to prevent crushing the pieces.
  • Store the puppy chow in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to a week.
  • For a more intense cherry flavor, you can add a small splash of cherry extract along with the gelatin.
  • This recipe is great for parties, gifts, or as a quick sweet snack.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cherry cheesecake puppy chow, cherry snack, no bake snack, Chex cereal dessert, white chocolate cheesecake snack

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