Description
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful sweet snack that combines the flavors of cherry and cheesecake in a crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring or extract
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling (optional for garnish)
- to taste Red sprinkles (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Set up your workspace with all ingredients laid out for easy access.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and cream cheese.
- Microwave on high in short intervals (15-30 seconds), stirring frequently until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the cherry flavoring or extract until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Chex cereal.
- Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently folding to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the coated cereal until everything is nicely coated.
- Add dollops of cherry pie filling and sprinkle red sprinkles over the top for added flair.
- Allow the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow to cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy this delightful treat any time you want a sweet snack!
Notes
- Use quality chocolate for the best taste.
- Mascarpone can be used as a substitute for cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, sweet snack, dessert recipe