Description
Nutty pistachio puppy chow delivers a delightful spin on classic Midwestern snack mix. Crunchy cereal coated with white chocolate and pistachios creates an irresistible treat you cannot stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
Chocolate Mixture:
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) pistachio pudding mix
Instructions
- Gather a large mixing bowl and combine Rice Chex cereal with finely chopped pistachios, ensuring an even distribution of nutty crunch.
- Prepare a resealable plastic bag by adding powdered sugar and pistachio pudding powder, shaking to blend the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter until it becomes smooth and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add white chocolate chips to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, uniform consistency without any lumps.
- Gently pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal and pistachios, using a soft spatula to coat every piece carefully without crushing the delicate Chex.
- Allow the chocolate-covered mixture to cool for 5-7 minutes, preventing the sugar coating from clumping.
- Transfer half of the chocolate-coated cereal into the prepared sugar bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to create an even, sweet exterior.
- Repeat the sugar coating process with the remaining cereal mixture, ensuring each piece gets a generous dusting.
- Spread the coated puppy chow on a clean baking sheet, allowing it to set and harden at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness Adjust powdered sugar quantity to control the overall sweetness, making the treat less sugary or more indulgent based on personal preference.
- Enhance Flavor Toast chopped pistachios briefly before adding to the mixture to release deeper, nuttier undertones and create a more complex taste profile.
- Dietary Modifications Replace white chocolate with dairy-free alternatives and use gluten-free Chex cereal to make the recipe suitable for vegan and gluten-sensitive diets.
- Storage Tip Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, ensuring the cereal remains crisp and maintains its delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg