Description
Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in creamy white chocolate and infused with a sweet cherry flavor, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s an easy, no-bake treat perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and cherry extract together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the coated cereal while tossing gently to ensure all pieces are covered.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bags for sharing.
Notes
- This recipe is easy to customize with different flavors or additions like nuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Ensure chocolate is not too hot when mixing to avoid soggy cereal.
- Use fresh cherry flavoring for the best taste.
- Let the puppy chow cool completely before storing to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg