Description
A delightful twist on the classic Puppy Chow, this Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow combines the creamy flavor of cheesecake with the sweetness of cherry gelatin for a fun and festive treat. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just as a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 (3 oz) cherry gelatin mix
- 1 cup plus 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 8 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 lb vanilla almond bark
- Optional: red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating: In a large zip-top bag, add the pudding mix, gelatin powder, powdered sugar, and optional sprinkles. Mix well to combine and set aside.
- Measure Cereal: Measure the rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt the Almond Bark: Keep the almond bark in its tray and place it in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and heat for an additional minute until fully melted.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted candy over the cereal and stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is completely coated.
- Shake to Coat: Dump the coated cereal into the bag with the powdered sugar mixture and shake until all the cereal is coated.
- Set the Treats: Pour the whole batch onto the lined baking sheet until set.
- Store: Store in a covered airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For added decoration, sprinkle with red and pink sprinkles before the mixture sets.
- Ensure the almond bark is fully melted for the best coating.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (for melting the almond bark)
- Category: Snack/dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg