Description
Strawberry Chex Mix is a delightful and festive snack featuring crispy rice Chex cereal coated in a sweet strawberry white chocolate glaze and dusted with powdered sugar and strawberry powder. Enhanced with colorful Valentine-themed M&Ms and sprinkles, this treat is perfect for parties or everyday snacking with optional mix-ins including mini pretzels and crushed Golden Oreos for added texture and flavor.
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
- ⅔ 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
- Add Cereal: Place 6 cups of rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring there is enough room to coat the cereal thoroughly later.
- Process Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Using a food processor, grind 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Note that tiny seeds may remain unprocessed, which is normal; alternatively, you can crush them manually using a plastic bag and heavy spoon for a finer texture.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 oz of white chocolate chips or melting wafers by heating in 20-second increments. Stir well after each interval. When mostly melted, continue stirring to blend remaining chocolate gently and avoid overheating, which can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Combine Strawberry Powder with Chocolate: Stir 2 tablespoons of the strawberry powder into the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated, creating a smooth strawberry white chocolate mixture.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the strawberry white chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in the bowl. Gently stir the cereal to evenly coat all pieces without breaking them.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar Mixture: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup powdered sugar with the remaining strawberry powder. Transfer the coated Chex cereal into this bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to ensure every piece is evenly dusted with the powdered sugar-strawberry mixture.
- Cool and Add Final Touches: Spread the coated Chex mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or place it back into a bowl to cool completely. Once cooled, mix in ⅔ cup Valentine-themed M&Ms, 2 tablespoons of red, pink, and white sprinkles, and any optional add-ins such as mini pretzels or crushed Golden Oreos. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute melting wafers for white chocolate chips if preferred.
- To get the finest strawberry powder, a food processor works best, but manual crushing is acceptable.
- Do not overheat the white chocolate to prevent it from seizing.
- Optional add-ins such as mini pretzels or marshmallows add great texture and flavor contrast.
- This mix stores well in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes (includes melting chocolate and coating time)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
