Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow: A Sweet Treat You’ll Love

Delight in this Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, a no-bake snack combining Chex cereal with creamy white chocolate and cherry flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 46

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Snacks

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

6 cups Chex Cereal Rice or corn Chex for gluten-free option

For the Coating

12 ounces White Chocolate Use chips or melts if preferred

For the Flavor

1 teaspoon Cherry Flavoring Cherry extract or dried cherries; substitute with dried cranberries if desired

For the Sweet Dust

1 cup Cheesecake-Flavored Sugar Graham cracker crumbs mixed with powdered sugar as an alternative

Equipment

Microwave-safe Bowl
Spatula
large mixing bowl
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coarsely chop white chocolate and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave at medium power for 30-second intervals, stirring frequently until melted and smooth (1 to 1.5 minutes).
Measure Chex cereal and place it in a large mixing bowl. Pour melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal and gently stir until coated.
Add cherry flavoring to the chocolate-coated Chex and mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle cheesecake-flavored sugar over the mixture and toss gently with a spatula to ensure even coating.
Spread the mixture on parchment paper and let it cool for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for three months.

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