Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful no-bake sweet treat that combines the flavors of cherry and cheesecake into fun, crunchy bites. This dessert is perfect for parties, snack time, or as a gift.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate.
- 1 cup cherry-flavored candy melts
- 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
- ½ cup cream cheese Softened.
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor.
- to taste sprinkles Optional for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your work area by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal and chopped maraschino cherries. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted mixture.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and cherries. Gently fold to coat all the cereal pieces evenly.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the cherry-flavored candy melts following the same method as before.
- Once melted, pour the candy melt mixture over the coated Rice Chex, folding gently to ensure even coating.
- In a Ziploc bag, add the powdered sugar and the coated cereal mixture. Seal the bag and shake well until all pieces are well-coated with powdered sugar.
- Spread the Puppy Chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool. Optionally, sprinkle with additional sprinkles for decoration.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Feel free to substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.
For a more intense cherry flavor, consider adding cherry extract along with the vanilla.
Adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on your desired sweetness.