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Close-up of Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow in festive jars, tied with ribbon, perfect for gifting.

Cherry Cheesecake Puppy Chow

A delicious no-bake snack mix that combines the crunchy goodness of Chex cereal with the sweet, creamy flavors of cherry cheesecake. Perfect for parties, gifts, or late-night snacking, this twist on traditional Puppy Chow is quick to make and impossible to resist!

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)

  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves or cherry pie filling

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/2 cup cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (dry)

  • Optional: crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers

  • Optional: freeze-dried cherries or red sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare cereal

    • Add the Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

  2. Melt the mixture

    • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

    • Add softened cream cheese, cherry preserves, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.

  3. Combine with cereal

    • Pour the melted mixture over the cereal.

    • Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.

  4. Coat with powdered mix

    • In a large ziplock bag, combine powdered sugar and cheesecake pudding mix.

    • Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake well until everything is evenly dusted.

  5. Cool and serve

    • Spread the mixture on parchment paper to cool and set for 10–15 minutes.

    • Optional: Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or freeze-dried cherries before serving.

  • Author: Aida
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave only)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup