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Fluffy strawberry shortcake puppy chow dessert mix in a bowl

Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

A bright, nostalgic twist on a classic snack that combines Chex cereal with melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries Gives concentrated strawberry flavor without moisture.
  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal Choose plain for the lightest texture.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Use chips formulated for baking.
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar Sifted for even coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Powder the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until fine. Mix this with powdered sugar.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Coating
  1. Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the Chex cereal until coated.
  2. Place the coated cereal in a freezer bag with the strawberry powder mixture and toss gently.
Setting
  1. Spread the coated cereal on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For best texture, refrigerate if the environment is warm.