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Valentine’s Day Strawberries and Cream Puppy Chow Recipe

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5 from 123 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this festive and colorful Strawberries and Cream Puppy Chow. Made with crunchy rice Chex cereal coated in white and pink melting chocolates, dusted with powdered sugar and strawberry cake mix, and mixed with colorful M&Ms for an irresistible sweet snack. Perfect for gifting or sharing during the holiday of love.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 5 cups rice Chex cereal, divided

White Chocolate Coating

  • 5 oz white melting chocolate
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Strawberries and Cream Coating

  • 5 oz red or pink melting chocolate
  • 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix, toasted

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup white, pink, and red M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Divide the Cereal: Begin by splitting the 5 cups of rice Chex cereal evenly into two separate medium-sized bowls, placing 2 1/2 cups in each. This division allows for two distinct flavor coatings.
  2. Melt White Chocolate: Melt the 5 oz of white melting chocolate following the package directions, typically by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
  3. Coat with White Chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over one bowl of the rice Chex cereal, gently stirring to coat every piece evenly. Take care not to break the cereal as you stir.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle 1/2 cup powdered sugar over the coated cereal and gently fold or stir to ensure complete coverage. Alternatively, place coated cereal and powdered sugar into a resealable plastic bag and shake well to evenly distribute.
  5. Melt Pink/Red Chocolate: Repeat the melting process with 5 oz of red or pink melting chocolate using the same method as the white chocolate.
  6. Coat with Pink/Red Chocolate: Pour the melted pink/red chocolate over the second bowl of rice Chex cereal, stirring gently to coat all pieces evenly without breaking them.
  7. Add Toasted Strawberry Cake Mix: Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted strawberry cake mix over the pink/red chocolate-coated cereal and stir gently until evenly coated.
  8. Dry and Combine: Allow both bowls of coated cereal to dry completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
  9. Mix Together with M&Ms: Combine the two varieties of puppy chow in a large bowl and mix in 1 cup of white, pink, and red M&Ms for a colorful and festive finish.

Notes

  • To toast strawberry cake mix: Spread cake mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway, until aromatic but not browned.
  • Use gentle stirring to prevent breaking the rice Chex cereal pieces.
  • Store puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For easier coating with powdered sugar, shaking in a sealed bag is recommended.
  • Adjust M&M colors based on availability to fit the Valentine’s Day theme.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Valentine's Day snack, puppy chow, strawberries and cream, rice Chex cereal, melting chocolate, sweet snack, festive treat

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