Description
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is an irresistible snack that merges the crunchy texture of Chex cereal with the creamy richness of cheesecake and the sweet tartness of cherries. This delightful treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or just indulging yourself. Ready in under 30 minutes, each bite promises a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour melted white chocolate over Chex cereal in a large bowl, stirring to coat. Fold in dried cherries and cream cheese mixture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the mixture in batches, tossing gently until coated.
- Cool and Serve: Spread on the prepared baking sheet to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg