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Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Sweet Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow: The No-Bake Delight

A delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow that combines crispy cereal with creamy chocolate for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mix
  • 9 cups Chex Cereal any variety, like rice or corn
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Chips high-quality for best flavor
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Dry Cream Cheese Frosting Mix
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cups Freeze-Dried Strawberries for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance sweetness
For the Strawberry Dust (optional)
  • ½ cup Additional Freeze-Dried Strawberries for dusting
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar for mixing with strawberries

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • large mixing bowl
  • zip-top bag
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cereal: Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it into a large heat-safe mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Shake Ingredients: In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar and ½ cup of dry cream cheese frosting mix. Seal the bag tightly and shake until mixed.
  3. Melt Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 cups of white chocolate chips and ¼ cup of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and ¼ cup of finely crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder.
  4. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Chex cereal and gently fold until well-coated.
  5. Dust with Shake: Transfer the coated cereal into the zip-top bag with the powdered sugar and cream cheese mix. Shake gently until covered.
  6. Cool and Set: Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and allow to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Add Strawberry Dust: Crush additional freeze-dried strawberries with powdered sugar and dust over the cooled Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and handle the cereal gently to avoid crushing.

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