Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Delight Recipe
This Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Delight is a sweet, crunchy treat combining vibrant strawberry flavor, creamy white chocolate, and crispy cereal. Perfect for snacking or sharing, this no-bake recipe delivers a delightful strawberry twist on a classic Puppy Chow, with a beautiful pink hue and luscious texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry Powder Mix
- 1 cup fresh strawberries or dried strawberry powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Cereal Mix
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 6 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Pulse fresh strawberries in a food processor until you have a fine powder, or alternatively, use pre-packaged dried strawberry powder to save time.
- Mix Strawberry Powder and Sugar: In a bowl, combine the freshly made or purchased strawberry powder with powdered sugar. Stir thoroughly until the mixture turns a uniform, vibrant pink color.
- Prepare Coating Bag: Pour the strawberry-sugar mixture into a 1-gallon freezer bag, seal it securely, and set it aside for later use.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in 30-second intervals, stirring well between bursts until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chocolate and Cereal: Gently fold the melted white chocolate into a large bowl filled with the Chex cereal, carefully ensuring that each piece is evenly coated without breaking the cereal.
- Add Coating Mixture: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the sealed bag containing the strawberry-sugar powder and seal it tightly.
- Toss to Coat: Gently shake or toss the bag so that the cereal is evenly coated with the strawberry powder mixture while preserving the crunch of the cereal pieces.
- Set on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated cereal mixture out evenly on a baking sheet to prevent clumping.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the spread-out mixture for 15 minutes to allow the white chocolate to firm up and set the coating.
- Store Properly: Once the coating has set, transfer the Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow into an airtight container to keep it fresh until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using dried strawberry powder speeds up the process and intensifies the strawberry flavor.
- Be gentle when folding the melted chocolate with the cereal to keep cereal pieces intact.
- Refrigeration helps the white chocolate coating harden for better texture and easier storage.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Rice Chex or Corn Chex both provide a crispy texture; choose based on preference.
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