Pistachio Puppy Chow Recipe
A delightful twist on classic puppy chow featuring a nutty pistachio flavor combined with sweet white chocolate and almond extract. This easy no-bake snack mixes crispy rice cereal with pistachio pudding and powdered sugar for a vibrant, crunchy treat perfect for parties or everyday snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4-oz box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 5 cups rice Chex cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Place the rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set it aside. Line a work surface or baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prepare for cooling.
- Mix Sugar and Pudding: In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine the powdered sugar and dry pistachio pudding mix. Seal the bag tightly and shake well to mix the powders thoroughly.
- Add Almond Extract: Pour the almond extract into the bag, then reseal and shake again to evenly distribute the extract throughout the sugar and pudding mixture.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate melting wafers and butter pieces. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture over the cereal in the large mixing bowl. Gently stir to evenly coat all of the cereal pieces with the chocolate, moving quickly before it hardens.
- Coat with Sugar Mixture: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the zip-top bag containing the sugar-pudding mixture. Seal the bag and shake vigorously to coat the cereal thoroughly with the pistachio sugar mixture.
- Cool: Spread the coated cereal out onto the prepared parchment or wax paper-lined surface. Allow it to cool completely until dry and set before serving or storing.
Notes
- For best results, spread the coated cereal in a single layer while it cools to prevent clumping.
- Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- You can substitute almond extract with vanilla extract if preferred, but it will alter the flavor profile slightly.
- Use microwave-safe bowls and stir carefully to avoid overheating the chocolate, which can cause it to seize.
- This puppy chow makes an excellent party snack or gift when packed in decorative bags.
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