Description
A fun and festive twist on the classic puppy chow snack, this Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of cheesecake and cherry in a crunchy, sweet snack mix.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Puppy Chow Mix:
- 1 (3.4 oz) cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 (3 oz) cherry gelatin mix
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 8 cups rice Chex cereal
Coating:
- 1 lb vanilla almond bark
- Optional: red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a Baking Sheet – Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating – In a large zip-top bag, combine the pudding mix, gelatin powder, powdered sugar, and optional sprinkles. Mix well and set aside.
- Measure Cereal – Place the rice Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- Melt the Almond Bark – Microwave the almond bark in its tray for 1 minute, stir, then heat for an additional minute until fully melted.
- Coat the Cereal – Pour the melted candy over the cereal and stir until coated.
- Shake to Coat – Transfer the coated cereal into the bag with the powdered sugar mixture and shake until fully coated.
- Set the Treats – Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet to set.
- Storage – Store in a covered airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This puppy chow makes a great party snack or homemade gift.
- Feel free to customize the sprinkles to match different occasions or holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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