Description
A delightful and festive treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, combining the flavors of strawberry cheesecake with a crunchy puppy chow mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter together, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry cake mix until well combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- In a separate bag or bowl, combine the powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add the coated cereal to the bag or bowl and shake or stir until all pieces are coated with the sugar mixture.
- Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add sprinkles for extra decoration.
- Can substitute white chocolate with dark chocolate if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Valentine’s Day, Strawberry, Cheesecake, Puppy Chow, Dessert