Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe
Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow: Easy recipe, delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (for crushing into powder)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting mix (dry powder)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (for Strawberry Dust)
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for Strawberry Dust)
Instructions
- Measure out 9 cups of your favorite Chex cereal into your largest heat-safe mixing bowl. In a large, sturdy gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 cup of the dry cream cheese frosting mix. Seal the bag and shake it vigorously until the powders are perfectly combined. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups of white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Whisk in 1/4 cup of finely crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder (from about 1/2 cup whole freeze-dried strawberries) until uniform and fragrant.
- Pour the warm, pink strawberry white chocolate mixture evenly over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir with a rubber spatula until every piece is thoroughly coated. Transfer the coated cereal into the large zip-top bag with the powdered sugar and cream cheese mix. Seal the bag, leaving some air, and shake gently but firmly for 2-3 minutes, until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread the Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes, or until the coating has hardened. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.
- To make the Strawberry Dust: Take about a quarter cup of freeze-dried strawberries and process or crush them into a fine, vibrant pink powder. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk together with 2-3 tablespoons of additional powdered sugar.
- Once the puppy chow is completely cooled and set, transfer it to a large serving bowl. Using a small sieve or fine-mesh strainer, generously dust the prepared Strawberry Dust over the puppy chow, tapping gently to ensure even distribution. Serve immediately.
Notes
Get ready to have your taste buds absolutely dazzled with this incredible Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow! It’s a sweet, crunchy, and delightfully pink snack mix that takes everything you love about puppy chow and elevates it to a whole new level of dessert decadence. Imagine crisp Chex cereal coated in a creamy, sweet white chocolate and strawberry mixture, then tossed with tangy cream cheese frosting mix, and finished with a flurry of powdered sugar. The texture is a perfect dance between crunchy cereal and melt-in-your-mouth coating, while the flavor bursts with bright, fruity strawberry and the rich, subtle tang of cheesecake. It’s truly an irresistible treat that’s as fun to make as it is to devour!