Description
Sweet cherry cheesecake puppy chow combines classic dessert flavors in a crunchy snack mix. Crisp cereal coated with cream cheese and cherry glaze creates an irresistible treat for casual gatherings and quick indulgences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 8 cups rice square cereal (Chex)
- 1 pound (16 ounces / 453 grams) vanilla bark
Coating Mixture:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) cheesecake pudding mix
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cherry gelatin mix
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (255 grams) powdered sugar
Decorations:
- Red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil to create a clean workspace for cooling and setting the puppy chow.
- Combine instant vanilla pudding mix, cherry gelatin powder, powdered sugar, and colorful sprinkles inside a spacious zip-top plastic bag, creating a vibrant coating mixture.
- Pour crisp cereal into a generously sized mixing bowl, preparing it for chocolate enrobing.
- Unwrap vanilla bark and microwave in its original container for approximately 1 minute, stir thoroughly, then continue heating for an additional minute until completely smooth and liquefied.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cereal, gently folding and stirring to ensure each piece receives a thorough, even chocolate coverage.
- Transfer chocolate-glazed cereal into the prepared zip-top bag containing the powdered sugar mixture, then vigorously shake to coat every morsel with the sweet, fruity mixture.
- Carefully spread the coated cereal across the foil-lined baking sheet, allowing it to set and dry at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container for storage up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness Adjust powdered sugar quantity to control overall sweetness level, making it more or less sugary based on personal preference.
- Ensure Even Coating Gently toss cereal while coating with chocolate to guarantee each piece gets fully covered, preventing clumping or dry spots.
- Control Texture Add extra sprinkles or crushed graham crackers for additional crunch and flavor complexity.
- Storage Hack Keep in airtight container at room temperature, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain crisp texture and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg