Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow
This Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a sweet, crunchy, no-bake treat that combines creamy white chocolate and strawberry flavor.
Equipment
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- large baking sheet
- Zip-top bag
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin mix
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon cream cheese extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup crushed graham crackers
- 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
- 0.5 cup pink candy melts optional
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and cream cheese extract.
- Mix in the strawberry gelatin powder until fully combined.
- Place cereal in a large bowl and pour the melted mixture over it, gently folding to coat evenly.
- Add crushed graham crackers and toss lightly.
- Transfer mixture to a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar and shake until coated.
- Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and let set for 15–20 minutes.
- Drizzle melted candy melts on top if desired and allow to harden before serving.
Notes
Melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning and ensure a smooth coating. Use fresh cereal to keep the texture crisp and light. Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing to prevent stickiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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