Not only is strawberry cheesecake puppy chow incredibly easy to make, but it’s also a no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime snacking.

Strawberry cheesecake muddy buddies are a munchable snack with a rich cheesecake flavor and a taste of fruity strawberry in every bite.

It’s a deliciously addictive twist on the classic muddy buddies!

a glass dish serves strawberry cheesecake Muddy Buddies. Strawberries and Chex cereal are scattered around it.

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If you love the classic chocolate and peanut butter version of muddy buddies, you’ve got to try this fun twist!

Strawberry cheesecake muddy buddies have all the sweet, crunchy goodness of the original but with a creamy, fruity flavor that makes them totally irresistible.

This snack is a dream for strawberry lovers. The cheesecake flavor gives it that rich, indulgent bite, while the crispy cereal keeps it light and munchable.

Strawberry cheesecake puppy chow is a must-have for spring parties and get-togethers. Just put out a bowl, and it will disappear in no time!

It’s the perfect grab-and-go treat when you need something sweet but don’t want to deal with plates or utensils.

If you need an easy, no-bake treat that everyone will love, this is it! It’s simple, delicious, and almost too easy to snack on—so don’t be surprised if you find yourself going back for more.

More Strawberry Desserts:

side view of a glass dish serving strawberry cheesecake flavored puppy chow chex mix.

Making Strawberry Chex Mix

This recipe is unbelievably simple—just melt, mix, shake, and you’re done!

No baking, no complicated steps, just a quick and easy treat that comes together in minutes.

Once the puppy chow is ready, you can make it even more fun by tossing in some additional mix-ins.

Try freeze-dried strawberries for an extra fruity punch, or add red, white, or pink candies for a festive touch.

White chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or even yogurt-covered pretzels would be delicious too. It’s easy to customize, so you can make it perfect for any occasion!

If you love these strawberry muddy buddies, try my Pistachio Muddy Buddies and Banana Pudding Muddy Buddies, too!

close-up view of chex cereal coated with white chocolate, strawberry jello mix, cheesecake pudding mix, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.

How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Muddy Buddies

It’s really easy to make this simple snack mix!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Rice Chex Cereal
White Chocolate Chips or White Chocolate Melting Wafers
Strawberry Jello Gelatin Mix
Cheesecake Jello Pudding Mix
Powdered Sugar
Graham Cracker Crumbs

mise en place view of ingredients needed to make strawberry cheesecake flavored chex mix.

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Melt the white chocolate. First, you’ll Add white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave for 30 seconds.

Stir, then microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.

Pour melted white chocolate over the cereal. Gently mix until the cereal is well-coated.

two photos; one shows melted white chocolate in a small bowl; the other shows the white chocolate mixed into Chex cereal.

Prepare the coating. Next, you’ll whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry gelatin powder, and cheesecake pudding powder.

Pour the powdered sugar and strawberry cheesecake mixture into the Ziploc bag, then seal tightly

two photos; one shows the strawberry jello, cheesecake pudding mix, and powdered sugar in a glass bowl; the other shows that mixture added to a ziploc bag of white chocolate coated chex cereal.

Coat the Chex mix. Last, you’ll add the Chex mix to the bag. Shake the bag vigorously, ensuring that all of the powdered sugar mixture is evenly coated over the Chex cereal.

Once coated, add the graham cracker crumbs to the bag. Seal the bag and shake well.

Spread coated cereal on parchment paper, ensuring an even layer so that your cereal will cool and dry completely, about 10-15 minutes.

two photos; one shows graham cracker crumbs added to the chex cereal mixture; the other shows the snack mix spread out on parchment paper to allow the white chocolate to harden.

Notes and Adaptations:

Feel free to add extra mix-ins once the white chocolate has cooled and hardened. You could add freeze-dried strawberries, red M&Ms, yogurt covered pretzels, mini marshmallows, etc.
White chocolate can be difficult to work with, as it can sometimes seize up and harden when heating. I’ve found using high-quality white chocolate or chocolate melting wafers works best, along with heating for short increments of time. Even if your chocolate seizes up a bit, you can likely still mix it into the cereal.

glass dish filled with strawberry cheesecake Chex snack mix.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 12 Servings

Strawberry Cheesecake Muddy Buddies

Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Muddy Buddies
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups rice Chex cereal; 2 cups white chocolate chips or white chocolate melting wafers; 3.93-oz box strawberry Jello gelatin mix; 3.4-oz box cheesecake Jello pudding mix; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Strawberry cheesecake muddy buddies, or "puppy chow," is a delicious snack mix that's easy to make for your next party or gathering!

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

6 cups rice Chex cereal
2 cups white chocolate chips or white chocolate melting wafers
3.93-oz box strawberry Jello gelatin mix
3.4-oz box cheesecake Jello pudding mix
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry gelatin powder, and cheesecake pudding powder.
Add white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
Pour melted white chocolate over the cereal. Gently mix until the cereal is well-coated, then transfer to a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
Pour the powdered sugar and strawberry cheesecake mixture into the Ziploc bag, then seal tightly.
Shake the bag vigorously, ensuring that all of the powdered sugar mixture is evenly coated over the Chex cereal.
Once coated, add the graham cracker crumbs to the bag. Seal the bag and shake well.
Spread coated cereal on parchment paper, ensuring an even layer so that your cereal will cool and dry completely, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add extra mix-ins once the white chocolate has cooled and hardened. You could add freeze-dried strawberries, red M&Ms, etc.
White chocolate can be difficult to work with, as it can sometimes seize up and harden when heating. I've found using high-quality white chocolate or melting chocolate wafers works best, along with heating for
short increments of time. Even if your chocolate seizes up a bit, you can likely still mix it into the cereal.

Strawberry Cheesecake Muddy Buddies (AKA Puppy Chow)

Not only is strawberry cheesecake puppy chow incredibly easy to make, but it’s also a no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime snacking.

Making Strawberry Chex Mix