Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow Recipe
This Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow is a delightful, tangy-sweet snack mix featuring Rice Chex cereal coated in a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese mixture, infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Enhanced with the tartness of freeze-dried blueberries and dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a perfect treat for parties, snack time, or any occasion craving a flavorful, easy-to-make dessert mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cereal Mix
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
Cheesecake Coating
- 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
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries, crushed
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries
Instructions
- Crush freeze-dried blueberries: Place 1/3 cup of freeze-dried blueberries into a zip-top bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until broken down. Set aside for use later in coating.
- Melt white chocolate, butter, and cream cheese: In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese. Stir constantly to ensure the mixture melts smoothly without burning.
- 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 all ingredients are fully incorporated for a creamy, tangy cheesecake flavor.
- Pour mixture over cereal: In a large mixing bowl, place 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal. Pour the warm cheesecake mixture evenly over the cereal and gently fold using a spatula, ensuring all the cereal pieces are coated well with the creamy mixture.
- Add freeze-dried blueberries: Sprinkle 3/4 cup freeze-dried blueberries over the coated cereal and fold gently once again to distribute the berries evenly throughout the snack mix.
- Add powdered sugar and crushed blueberries: Transfer the coated cereal and blueberry mixture into a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add 1 cup powdered sugar along with the crushed freeze-dried blueberries reserved earlier. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until the entire mixture is coated and dry, creating a sweet, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best citrus flavor and aroma.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the melted mixture.
- Be gentle when folding to prevent crushing the cereal pieces.
- Crushing the freeze-dried blueberries releases concentrated blueberry flavor and adds color to the coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow, Chex Mix Dessert, Lemon Cheesecake Snack Mix, Freeze-Dried Blueberries, White Chocolate Snack
