Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and creamy flavors of this Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow. A delightful twist on the classic snack mix, this no-bake dessert is perfect for parties or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (strained to remove excess liquid)
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, cream cheese, and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Fold the melted mixture over the cereal until evenly coated. Add strained cherry pie filling and stir carefully.
- Prepare Coating: Whisk together dry cheesecake pudding mix and powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Pour over coated cereal and toss until well coated.
- Set and Store: Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool. Transfer to an airtight container once set.
Notes
- Ensure cherry pie filling is well-drained to prevent soggy texture.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a firmer consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
