Description
This quick and easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow is the perfect no-bake snack for any time of day. With zesty lemon, creamy cheesecake flavor, and the pop of juicy blueberries, it’s a treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without much effort. Whether you’re on the hunt for a quick breakfast idea, a healthy snack twist, or fun food ideas for parties, this easy recipe has it all. It’s bright, crunchy, and ready in minutes—perfect for lunchboxes, dessert spreads, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or white candy melts
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry)
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup freeze-dried blueberries
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare a large mixing bowl and a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add Rice Chex cereal to the bowl.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, cream cheese, and butter. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
3. Stir in lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted mixture.
4. Pour the coating over the cereal in small batches, gently folding with a spatula to avoid breaking the cereal.
5. In a zip-top bag, mix powdered sugar and dry cheesecake pudding mix. Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until coated.
6. Gently fold in the freeze-dried blueberries. Spread the mixture out on the baking sheet to cool completely.
7. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired, and serve.
Notes
For best results, use freeze-dried blueberries to maintain crunch and avoid sogginess.
Allow the coated cereal to cool slightly before shaking with powdered sugar so the coating doesn’t melt the sugar.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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