Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, a sweet and crunchy snack that combines the richness of cheesecake with the tartness of cherries in every bite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter
Coating and Toppings
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried cherries or cherry-flavored candy bits
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Place Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and stir to coat evenly.
- Prepare Coating: In a large zip-top bag, combine cheesecake pudding mix and powdered sugar.
- Coat Cereal Again: Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake well until fully coated.
- Add Toppings: Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to cool. Once set, mix in the freeze-dried cherries or candy bits.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with cream cheese and butter in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberry or vanilla pudding mix for variety.
- Enhance texture with cherry chips or dried cherries.
