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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow for Sweet Summer Snacking

This Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow is an irresistible no-bake treat perfect for summer snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal Substitute with Crispix or Corn Chex if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used.
For the Creamy Coating
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Low-fat cream cheese may alter richness.
For Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Omit if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
For Coating & Texture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions suggested.
  • 1 cup Freeze-dried Blueberries (crushed) Fresh or frozen blueberries are not suitable.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place freeze-dried blueberries in a zip-top bag and crush them gently until fine.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Chex cereal and pour the melted mixture over it. Fold gently to coat.
  5. Fold in ⅓ cup of the crushed freeze-dried blueberries carefully.
  6. Transfer to a zip-top bag, add powdered sugar and remaining crushed blueberries, then shake to coat.
  7. Spread on baking sheet and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration for best texture.

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