Description
A delightful dessert that combines the essence of strawberry shortcake with the nostalgic crunch of puppy chow, creating a sweet and playful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries
- 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until they become a fine powder.
- Mix the Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry powder with powdered sugar.
- Prepare the Cereal: Pour the strawberry and sugar mixture into a 1-gallon freezer bag and set aside.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the melted chocolate and the cereal until well-coated.
- Finalize the Mix: Transfer the coated cereal into the freezer bag with the powdered sugar mixture, seal, and shake until coated.
- Set in the Fridge: Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up the chocolate.
- Enjoy: Store in an airtight container and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance for better flavor melding. Consider customization with mini marshmallows or caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg