Description
Indulge in the delightful Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, a sweet and crunchy snack made with crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious white chocolate and cherry pie filling mixture, then dusted with powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs for that perfect cheesecake flavor. Easy to make and perfect for parties or a tasty treat any time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips along with the melted butter by microwaving in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Cherry Filling: Add the cherry pie filling into the melted white chocolate and butter mixture. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the cherry filling is evenly incorporated.
- Coat the Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the cherry and white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold the mixture until all pieces are well coated, being careful not to crush the cereal.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Graham Cracker Crumbs: Sprinkle the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs evenly over the coated cereal mixture. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are covered with the sugary and crunchy coating.
- Cool the Mixture: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature so the coating can set properly.
- Serve: Once fully cooled and set, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later snacking.
Notes
- For best results, use white chocolate chips rather than white compound coating to ensure smooth melting.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with any other fruit pie filling of your choice for a flavor variation.
- Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- If the mixture feels too sticky, chilling it briefly before breaking into pieces will help it set better.
- This is a no-bake recipe, making it perfect for quick and easy snack preparation.
