Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Delight Recipe
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Delight is a sweet and crunchy snack mix featuring Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth white chocolate and cherry extract blend, dusted with powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles. It’s an easy no-bake treat perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a nostalgic, dessert-inspired snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cherry extract
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips together with the cherry extract by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted cherry white chocolate mixture over the 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold the cereal to ensure every piece is evenly coated without breaking the cereal.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated Rice Chex cereal while tossing gently to coat all the pieces thoroughly with the sugar, giving it that classic puppy chow sweetness.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow it to cool and set evenly. Let it rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature until firm.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Delight into a serving bowl or package into individual bags for easy sharing and snacking.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use colored sprinkles that match your holiday or party theme.
- Ensure the white chocolate is melted gently to avoid burning or seizing.
- Store the snack in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to one week.
- Feel free to substitute Rice Chex with another crispy rice cereal for variation.
Keywords: puppy chow, cherry cheesecake, snack mix, white chocolate, Rice Chex, no bake, sweet snack
