Description
This Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow recipe turns crisp Chex cereal into a sweet cherry cheesecake snack mix with white chocolate, tangy gelatin, creamy pudding mix, and chewy dried cherries.
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Chex cereal, rice or corn style
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cherry gelatin mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package instant cheesecake pudding mix, 3.5 ounces
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside so it is ready for coating.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue heating in short 15-second bursts, stirring after each interval, until the mixture melts into a smooth, even sauce.
- Stir the cherry gelatin mix into the melted white chocolate mixture. Keep mixing until the color looks uniform and the cherry flavor is fully blended in.
- Pour the cherry-chocolate mixture over the cereal. Use a rubber spatula or large spoon to fold everything together gently so the cereal gets coated without breaking apart.
- In a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar and the instant cheesecake pudding mix. Shake the bag a little to combine the dry ingredients before adding the cereal.
- Transfer the coated cereal into the bag, seal it tightly, and shake until the pieces are evenly dusted and fully covered in the sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated cereal out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it sit until it is completely cool and the coating has set.
- Once the mix has cooled, stir in the chopped dried cherries.
- Serve the Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow right away, or store it in an airtight container to keep it crisp.