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A delicious plate of Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe

Healthy Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe

A viral no-bake snack loaded with sweet cherry coating, creamy cheesecake dusting, and chewy dried cherries in every addictive bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup cherry gelatin powder
  • 1 package instant cheesecake pudding mix dry
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup dried cherries chopped

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place cereal in a large bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in cherry gelatin powder until fully dissolved.
  4. Pour mixture over cereal and gently mix until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer coated cereal into a zip-top bag with pudding mix and powdered sugar.
  6. Seal and shake until all pieces are fully coated.
  7. Spread onto prepared baking sheet and let cool.
  8. Once cooled, mix in chopped dried cherries.

Notes

Work quickly when mixing the coating to avoid clumping. Use high-quality white chocolate for best results. Store in an airtight container for freshness.