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Bertha Jones

Quick Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

A crunchy, sweet snack made with Chex cereal, white chocolate, and strawberry cake mix, finished with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chex cereal (any variety; gluten-free if needed) Use gluten-free Chex for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute with vanilla almond bark or white candy melts.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Start with 1/2 cup and measure before melting.
  • 1/4 cup strawberry cake mix Can substitute with a tablespoon of strawberry gelatin powder and a teaspoon of cornstarch.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Replace with stevia-based confectioners sugar for a healthier version.
  • 1/2 cup diced strawberries Use freeze-dried strawberries for better shelf life.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Put the Chex cereal into a large bowl. Sprinkle the strawberry cake mix over the cereal and gently stir until the cereal is evenly dusted.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate-and-butter mixture over the cake-mix-coated cereal. Use a spatula to toss and coat every piece.
  4. Add the powdered sugar to the coated cereal and toss or stir until all pieces have a light, even dusting.
  5. Let the mixture cool briefly so the chocolate firms slightly. Then fold in the diced strawberries gently to avoid mashing.
  6. Spread the puppy chow out on a baking sheet lined with parchment to finish cooling and prevent sticking.
  7. Once fully cool, serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for short-term storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g

Notes

Store leftovers with fresh strawberries in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours. With freeze-dried strawberries, store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Freezing is possible if fresh berries are omitted.

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