Description
Sweet cherry cheesecake puppy chow combines classic dessert flavors in a crunchy snack mix. Creamy white chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and cherry powder coat crisp Chex cereal for a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex)
- 1 lb (1 pound) vanilla-flavored almond bark
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) cherry-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsps powdered sugar
- Optional: red and pink sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Coating Preparation: Combine instant cheesecake pudding mix, cherry-flavored gelatin, powdered sugar, and decorative sprinkles in a spacious zip-top bag. Seal and shake vigorously to blend dry ingredients into a uniform, vibrant mixture.
- Almond Bark Melting: Unwrap almond bark and microwave in original tray for one minute. Stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until completely melted and glossy, creating a smooth liquid.
- Cereal Coating: Pour warm, liquid almond bark over crisp rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl. Use a flexible spatula to gently coat each piece evenly, ensuring complete coverage without crushing the delicate cereal.
- Final Tossing: Transfer almond bark-coated cereal into the prepared zip-top bag with flavored sugar mixture. Seal securely and shake enthusiastically, rotating to completely enrobe each piece with the cherry-infused coating.
- Setting and Serving: Spread coated cereal on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Allow to cool and solidify at room temperature, then break into bite-sized clusters ready for delightful snacking.
Notes
- Prevent Bark Burning: Microwave almond bark slowly in short intervals, stirring between each to avoid scorching and maintain smooth texture.
- Coating Technique: Use a light touch when mixing cereal with melted bark, gently folding to prevent breaking delicate rice squares.
- Flavor Intensity Adjustment: Modify cherry flavor by increasing or decreasing gelatin powder amount based on personal taste preference.
- Storage Wisdom: Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum crispness, consuming within 3-5 days for optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg