Description
Strawberry Chex Mix is a delightful and colorful snack mix featuring crispy rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious strawberry-infused white chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Enhanced with festive red and pink M&Ms and sprinkles, this treat is perfect for celebrations or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups rice Chex cereal
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- â…” cup red or pink/Valentine M&Ms
- 2 Tbsp red, pink and white sprinkles
Optional Add-ins
- Mini pretzels
- Crushed Golden Oreos
- Mini marshmallows
- Additional white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Add the 6 cups of rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl, ensuring it is ready to be coated.
- Process Strawberries: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries until they form a fine powder. Some tiny seeds may remain, which is normal. Alternatively, crush them by placing into a plastic bag and using a heavy spoon if a processor isn’t available.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt 12 oz of white chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 20-second increments. Stir well between each heating. Once nearly melted, stir continuously to finish melting to prevent burning the chocolate.
- Combine Strawberry Powder with Chocolate: Stir 2 tablespoons of the powdered freeze-dried strawberries into the melted white chocolate until evenly incorporated, creating a strawberry white chocolate coating.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the strawberry white chocolate mixture over the prepared Chex cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or spoon to thoroughly coat all cereal pieces without crushing them.
- Coat with Sugar and Remaining Strawberry Powder: In a large plastic ziplock bag, combine 1 cup powdered sugar with the remaining strawberry powder. Transfer the coated cereal mix into the bag, seal it tightly, and shake well to ensure an even sugar and strawberry powder coating.
- Cool and Add Mix-Ins: Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet or place it into a bowl to cool completely and let the coating set. Before serving, mix in â…” cup of Valentine M&Ms, 2 tablespoons of red, pink, and white sprinkles, and any optional add-ins like mini pretzels, crushed Golden Oreos, or mini marshmallows. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful when melting white chocolate; overheating can cause it to seize and become unusable.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without moisture, essential for a crispy snack mix.
- This mix can be customized with your favorite candies or crunchy add-ins to suit any occasion.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
