Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful no-bake snack featuring Rice Chex cereal coated in a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese mixture, enhanced with tart lemon juice and zest, crushed freeze-dried blueberries, and powdered sugar for a sweet, tangy, and crunchy treat that’s perfect for snacking or parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus cooling
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries, crushed
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries, whole (for folding in)
Instructions
- Crush freeze-dried blueberries: Place 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until finely crushed. Set aside.
- Melt white chocolate, butter, and cream cheese: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and 4 ounces softened cream cheese. Stir continuously to melt and create a smooth mixture, being careful not to overheat or burn the chocolate.
- Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal: Place 6 cups Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm cheesecake mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula until all the pieces are evenly coated with the white chocolate mixture.
- Add whole freeze-dried blueberries: Sprinkle 3/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries over the coated cereal and gently fold them in to distribute evenly without crushing them too much.
- Add powdered sugar and crushed blueberries: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and the previously crushed freeze-dried blueberries. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the cereal mixture is fully coated and dry to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Spread the puppy chow mixture out on a baking sheet to cool completely for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Do not use fresh blueberries as they add moisture and will make the puppy chow soggy.
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese fully beforehand for smooth melting and mixing.
- Melt white chocolate slowly over low heat to prevent burning.
- Add powdered sugar only after the cereal is coated to avoid clumps.
- Crush freeze-dried blueberries finely for best coating on the puppy chow.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; do not refrigerate to keep crispness.
- Freeze-drying blueberries instead of using fresh keeps the cereal crunchy and flavorful.
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