Description
This recipe combines the creamy tang of cheesecake with the satisfying crunch of a no-bake snack. It is a vibrant, flavor-packed experience. This Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the Rice Chex cereal in a very large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. This forms your cheesecake flavor base for the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow.
- In another medium bowl, mash half of the cherry pie filling with a fork.
- Pour the mashed cherry pie filling over the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Melt the white chocolate chips according to package directions.
- Add the melted white chocolate, milk, and lemon juice to the cherry cheesecake mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Pour the cherry cheesecake mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated. Ensure every piece of your Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is covered.
- In a large resealable bag, combine the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar.
- Add the coated cereal to the bag with the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake gently until the cereal pieces are fully coated with the powdered sugar. This creates the signature Puppy Chow look.
- Spread the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the remaining cherry pie filling over the top of the Puppy Chow.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the coating to set.
- Store any leftover Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth mixture.
- You can adjust the amount of cherry pie filling based on your preference.
- For a thicker coating, add more powdered sugar in step 9.
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- This sweet cherry puppy chow snack is easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg