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Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow

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A delightful mix of crisp Chex cereal coated in silky white chocolate and cherry gelatin, dusted with powdered sugar and cheesecake pudding for a rich, sweet snack that delivers bursts of tart cherry.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn variety)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cherry gelatin mix (like Jell-O)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package (3.5 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 cup dried cherries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place Chex cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add cherry gelatin mix to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until fully combined.
  4. Pour the cherry-chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently folding until evenly coated.
  5. In a large zip-top bag, mix powdered sugar and cheesecake pudding mix. Add the coated cereal, seal the bag, and shake until each piece is well covered.
  6. Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
  7. Once cooled, stir in chopped dried cherries.

Notes

Best served at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

  • Author: Sam Razal
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg