Description

This Valentine’s Strawberry Cheesecake Puppy Chow is the perfect no-bake treat made with Chex cereal, white chocolate, freeze-dried strawberries, and cheesecake pudding mix. A festive pink dessert snack that’s crunchy, sweet, and easy to make for Valentine’s Day parties, gifts, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 box (3.4 oz) cheesecake instant pudding mix

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries

1/2 cup Valentine’s sprinkles or candies (optional)

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Instructions

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

2. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

3. Pour melted chocolate over cereal and stir gently until evenly coated.

4. Crush freeze-dried strawberries and sprinkle over the cereal mixture. Toss gently to combine.

5. In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and cheesecake pudding mix.

6. Add coated cereal mixture to the bag, seal, and shake vigorously until fully coated.

7. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

8. While still warm, top with sprinkles or candies. Let cool completely.

9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries only—fresh will make it soggy.

Cheesecake pudding mix gives the key flavor—don’t skip it.

Add festive candy for color and crunch, or leave it classic.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg