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Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow

A no-bake snack mix combining crunchy cereal with creamy cheesecake flavor and bright cherry sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Snack Mix
  • 8 cups rice square cereal
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cherry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried cherries crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

  1. Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Stir in softened cream cheese, vanilla, and cherry gelatin.
  4. Pour mixture over cereal and gently fold to coat.
  5. Transfer coated cereal to a zip-top bag.
  6. Add powdered sugar and crushed cherries, seal and shake.
  7. Spread out and let set before serving.

Notes

Allow to cool completely before storing.