Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack that combines the flavors of creamy cheesecake and sweet cherries in a crunchy, irresistible treat. Perfect for parties or a fun snack any time!
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
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 cups rice Chex cereal
- 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, add the pudding mix, gelatin powder, powdered sugar, and optional sprinkles. Mix well to combine and set aside.
- Measure Cereal: Measure the rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt the Almond Bark: Keep the almond bark in its tray and place it in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and heat for an additional minute until fully melted.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted candy over the cereal and stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is completely coated.
- Shake to Coat: Dump the coated cereal into the bag with the powdered sugar mixture and shake until all the cereal is coated.
- Set the Treats: Pour the whole batch onto the lined baking sheet until set.
- Store: Store in a covered airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a festive touch, decorate with additional sprinkles or colored sugar.
- Experiment with different flavors of gelatin for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow recipe, sweet snack, party snack, easy dessert
