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Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow: Easy No-Bake Bliss at Home

Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the flavors of cherry and cheesecake into a fun snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puppy Chow Coating
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate can use white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon cherry flavoring for authentic cherry taste
Cereal Base
  • 9 cups Chex cereal any variety (rice, corn, or wheat)
Cheesecake Dusting
  • 1 cup cheesecake-flavored sugar can substitute with powdered sugar mixed with cream cheese powder

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by measuring about 9 cups of Chex cereal and placing it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add about 1.5 cups of white chocolate and heat in the microwave at medium power for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
  3. Once the white chocolate has melted, remove it from the microwave and add in 1 teaspoon of cherry flavoring. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Carefully pour the cherry chocolate mixture over the bowl of Chex cereal and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
  5. Once coated, sprinkle 1 cup of cheesecake-flavored sugar over the top and toss the mixture.
  6. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your pup chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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