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Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow: A Sweet Twist on a Classic Treat

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A delightful twist on a classic snack, this Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow combines creamy chocolate, cherries, and crunchy cereal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To make Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and soften the cream cheese.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips and cream cheese in the microwave until smooth.
  3. Stir in cherry preserves and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture over Rice Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
  5. Sprinkle powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers over the cereal and mix well.
  6. Spread onto a baking sheet, cool for 15 minutes, and add maraschino cherries if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
  • Feel free to customize with additional toppings or mix-ins.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg