Description
Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow combines sweet cherries and creamy cheesecake flavors in a delightful snack mix. Crisp cereal coated with powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs offers you a perfect treat for parties or midnight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 cups rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex)
- 1 pound vanilla-flavored almond bark
Flavor Components:
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 (3 ounces / 85 grams) box cherry-flavored gelatin mix
Coating and Decoration:
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: red and pink sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious zip-top bag and combine the instant cheesecake pudding mix, cherry-flavored gelatin, powdered sugar, and decorative sprinkles. Seal the bag and thoroughly blend the dry ingredients by shaking, creating a vibrant coating mixture.
- Unwrap the almond bark and place it in its original tray. Microwave for one minute, then stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until completely melted and glossy, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Select a generously sized mixing bowl and add the crisp rice cereal squares. Gently pour the warm, liquid almond bark over the cereal, using a flexible rubber spatula to coat each piece evenly without crushing the delicate squares.
- Carefully transfer the almond bark-coated cereal into the prepared zip-top bag containing the flavored sugar mixture. Seal the bag securely and shake with enthusiasm, rotating and tossing to ensure every cereal piece is uniformly enrobed with the sweet, cherry-infused coating.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface. Spread the coated cereal mixture in a single, even layer, allowing it to cool and solidify at room temperature. Once completely set, gently break into bite-sized clusters ready for indulgent snacking.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of powdered sugar in the coating mixture for a less or more intense flavor profile.
- Swap rice cereal with gluten-free alternatives like Chex for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
- Add extra texture and crunch by sprinkling crushed freeze-dried cherries or graham cracker crumbs over the final mixture before it sets completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, making it perfect for meal prep or unexpected sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg