Description
This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful and colorful snack mix featuring crispy Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and dusted with a sweet strawberry and powdered sugar blend. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a fun treat, this no-bake recipe combines the fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with creamy sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ounce package freeze-dried strawberries (or dried strawberry powder)
- 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- 1/3 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until you obtain a fine powder. If using pre-packaged strawberry powder, skip this step.
- Mix Powder with Sugar: In a bowl, combine the homemade strawberry powder with the powdered sugar. Transfer this mixture to a large freezer bag and seal tightly.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Cereal with Chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir until every piece is evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Toss with Strawberry-Sugar Mix: Add the chocolate-coated cereal into the freezer bag containing the strawberry-sugar mixture. Seal the bag securely and gently shake to ensure all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Set and Store: Spread the coated cereal on a baking sheet and place it in the refrigerator to set for about 15 minutes. Once set, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for the best vibrant strawberry flavor; powdered strawberry can be used as a convenient substitute.
- Be gentle when coating the cereal to avoid crushing it.
- Store the puppy chow in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- This snack is ideal for sharing at parties or as a sweet treat for kids and adults alike.
