Description
A festive and delicious Strawberry Crunch Party Mix combining crunchy Chex mix with sweet strawberry crumbles, white chocolate, powdered sugar, freeze-dried strawberries, and colorful Valentine’s sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates. Perfect for parties and sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Mix Ingredients
- 1 Package of Strawberry Crunch Crumbles
- 1/2 Cup of Powdered Sugar
- 12 Ounces of Traditional Chex Mix
- 1/2 Cup of Red and Pink Candy Coated Chocolates
- 6 Ounces of White Melting Chocolate
- 1 Cup of Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Valentine Sprinkle Mix (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Freeze Dried Strawberries: Grind the freeze-dried strawberries using a coffee grinder or blender, or smash them inside of a Ziplock bag until finely crushed.
- Mix Strawberry Sugar: Combine the ground freeze-dried strawberries with the powdered sugar in a separate Ziplock bag and mix thoroughly.
- Prepare Crunch Crumbles: Place the strawberry shortcake crunch crumbles into another Ziplock bag.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
- Coat Chex Mix in Chocolate: Pour 10 ounces of the Chex mix into the melted white chocolate bowl, mix well with a spatula ensuring all pieces are fully coated.
- Divide and Coat: Scoop half of the chocolate-coated Chex mix into the bag with the strawberry crunch crumbles, and place the other half into the powdered sugar and freeze-dried strawberry mixture.
- Shake to Coat: Seal each Ziplock bag tightly and shake vigorously to coat all the Chex mix pieces evenly with the coatings.
- Dry the Mix: Spread both coated Chex mixes onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet to dry completely.
- Add Uncovered Mix: Once dried, add the remaining uncovered Chex mix into the bowl with the coated mix.
- Decorate: Sprinkle Valentine-themed sprinkles and the red and pink candy-coated chocolates over the finished strawberry shortcake Chex mix as garnish and for extra sweetness and color.
Notes
- Serves 8-9 people.
- Substitute white melting chocolate with dark or milk chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Use a microwave or stovetop double boiler to melt the chocolate if preferred.
- Ensure bags are sealed completely to avoid messes while shaking.
- This mix is perfect for Valentine’s Day or other festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate and drying time not exact but included)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American