Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow
This delightful Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow combines the sweetness of cherry with creamy cheesecake flavors, creating a deliciously addictive treat perfect for parties or as a sweet snack!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 Ziploc bag
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cherry flavoring such as cherry candy melts or cherry extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cherry gummies or cherry candies, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- optional red sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for cooling the puppy chow.
- In a large mixing bowl, measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Add the cherry flavoring to the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir with a spoon or spatula until all the cereal is well coated.
- Sprinkle the salt over the mixture and mix again to incorporate.
- In a Ziploc bag, combine the powdered sugar and chopped cherry gummies or candies. Add the coated cereal to the bag and gently shake until evenly coated with the powdered sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Optional: Once cooled, add red sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Notes
Store the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
You can adjust the amount of cherry flavoring to your taste preference.
This treat is great for gifts, parties, or simply enjoying at home!