Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3.4-ounce box instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry powder)
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried blueberry powder or finely crushed freeze-dried blueberries
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the dry coating by pouring the powdered sugar, the instant cheesecake pudding mix powder, and the blueberry powder into a large, resealable plastic bag. Shake or toss the bag gently to mix the coating ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
- Step 2: Melt the coating base by combining the white chocolate chips and the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted. Stir in the lemon extract until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Carefully pour the Chex cereal into a very large bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture evenly over the cereal and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the mixture until the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Transfer the coated cereal into the resealable bag containing the dry powdered sugar mixture. Seal the bag tightly and gently shake the bag for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring all the cereal pieces are completely covered in the blueberry lemon cheesecake coating.
- Step 5: Spread the finished puppy chow onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer to cool and set completely for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For maximum crunch and to prevent the powdered coating from clumping, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Ensure your freeze-dried blueberry powder is finely pulverized, as any larger chunks of fruit will become sticky when combined with the powdered sugar, compromising the dry coating.
- Elevate this dessert by serving it layered with scoops of vanilla bean ice cream or mixed with broken vanilla wafer cookies for contrasting texture.
- To guarantee a thin, even coat of the melted white chocolate mixture without crushing the cereal, always use the largest mixing bowl you own and fold the ingredients gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American