Description
This Unique Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow Treat is a delightful twist on the classic snack mix, blending the tangy flavors of lemon and creamy cheesecake with crunchy Chex cereal, sweet powdered sugar, and bursts of freeze-dried blueberries. A simple no-bake recipe perfect for snacking or sharing at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Chex Mixture
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese powder
Coating
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup freeze-dried blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare Chex cereal and baking sheet: Place 6 cups of Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for later use.
- Melt white chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Add lemon and cream cheese flavors: Stir 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons cream cheese powder into the melted mixture, ensuring everything is fully dissolved and well combined.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag, add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully coated in the powdered sugar.
- Add freeze-dried blueberries: Once the mix has cooled slightly, gently fold in ½ cup freeze-dried blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cool and set: Spread the finished mix evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow it to cool and set for about 20 minutes so it firms up slightly.
- Store or serve: Once completely cooled, transfer the treat into an airtight container to maintain freshness or serve immediately to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese powder with a similar dairy powder or omit it for a lighter version.
- Use only freeze-dried blueberries to prevent moisture affecting the crunchiness.
- Store the finished puppy chow in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For extra zest, add additional lemon zest as garnish before serving.
- This recipe is not suitable for those with dairy or gluten allergies if using corn Chex, so check labels carefully.
