Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack Recipe
This Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack is a bright and tangy twist on the classic puppy chow, combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious white chocolate and lemon-infused mixture. Perfect for summer parties or a refreshing snack, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and citrus flavors with a powdery finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup lemon-flavored instant pudding mix
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Stir in the freshly grated lemon zest and lemon juice into the melted white chocolate mixture. Mix well to infuse the citrus flavor evenly.
- Coat the Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Pour the lemon-infused white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold the cereal to coat every piece thoroughly without crushing them.
- Prepare the Powder Sugar Mixture: In a separate large resealable plastic bag or bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lemon-flavored instant pudding mix, mixing well to create the dry coating blend.
- Combine and Toss: Transfer the coated cereal to the powdered sugar and pudding mixture. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then shake or toss gently to evenly cover all the coated cereal pieces with the powdery lemon mixture.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large tray to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This allows the coating to firm up slightly.
- Serve or Store: Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- For extra zest, consider adding a little lemon extract in addition to fresh zest and juice.
- Make sure to coat the cereal gently to avoid breaking pieces.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh but will keep well stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to substitute lemon-flavored instant pudding mix with another complementary flavor if preferred.
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