Description
This Strawberry Chex Mix is a fun and festive snack perfect for parties or anytime you want a sweet and crunchy treat. Combining crispy rice Chex cereal with luscious strawberry-infused white chocolate, freeze-dried strawberry powder, powdered sugar, and colorful Valentine’s themed M&Ms and sprinkles, this mix offers a delightful burst of fruity sweetness and texture. It’s easy to make in just 17 minutes and serves 12, making it perfect for sharing.
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’s M&Ms
- 2 tablespoons red, pink, and white sprinkles
Optional Add-ins
- Mini pretzels
- Crushed Golden Oreos
- Mini marshmallows
- Extra white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the base cereal: Add the 6 cups of rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, setting the foundation of your Chex mix.
- Make strawberry powder: Place 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor. Pulse until the strawberries break down into a fine powder, noting that some tiny seeds may remain. Alternatively, you can manually crush the freeze-dried strawberries in a plastic bag with a heavy spoon if a food processor is not available.
- Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 oz of white chocolate chips or melting wafers by heating in 20-second increments. Stir gently between each increment to ensure even melting. When the chocolate is almost melted, continue stirring to completely melt the remaining chunks, avoiding further microwaving to prevent burning.
- Add strawberry powder to the chocolate: Stir 2 tablespoons of the strawberry powder made previously into the melted white chocolate until fully combined and evenly infused with strawberry flavor.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the strawberry white chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir to thoroughly mix and coat the cereal pieces evenly with the chocolate.
- Coat with powdered sugar and strawberry powder: In a large ziplock bag, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and the remaining strawberry powder from step 2. Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the bag, seal tightly, and shake well to cover every piece in the powdered sugar mixture evenly.
- Cool and add finishing touches: Spread the coated Chex mix out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or transfer it to a bowl to cool completely, allowing the coating to set. Once cooled, add ⅔ cup red or pink Valentine’s M&Ms, 2 tablespoons sprinkles, and any optional add-ins like mini pretzels or mini marshmallows. Toss gently and serve.
Notes
- The freeze-dried strawberries add natural strawberry flavor and vibrant color but contain tiny seeds that won’t fully break down.
- Use melting wafers if you prefer a smoother melting process for white chocolate.
- Shake gently when coating with powdered sugar to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
- Feel free to customize with add-ins such as crushed cookies or marshmallows for extra texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the Chex mix crisp for up to a week.
