Pistachio Puppy Chow Recipe
Pistachio Puppy Chow is a sweet, crunchy snack mix made with Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth blend of melted white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, instant pistachio pudding mix, and butter. Topped with powdered sugar and optional crushed pistachios, this treat offers a delightful pistachio flavor combined with a crisp texture, perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Measure cereal: Add 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside for coating.
- Melt the butter: Place 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Melt white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk: Add 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter; microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Mix in pudding and vanilla: Stir in one 3.4 oz box of instant pistachio pudding mix and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
- Coat cereal: Pour the pistachio chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, and gently fold with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a large gallon-size zip-top bag, add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake well to coat each piece evenly.
- Add crushed pistachios (optional): Open the bag, sprinkle in 1/4 cup crushed pistachios, then gently shake or stir to mix.
- Serve and store: Pour the finished mix into a serving bowl and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Overheating the white chocolate may cause it to seize; melt it slowly and gently.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly before adding powdered sugar to preserve the classic powdered coating.
- Use exactly one box of instant pistachio pudding mix to avoid a grainy texture.
- This recipe keeps up to 1 week at room temperature in an airtight container; do not refrigerate.
- Freeze in sealed freezer bags for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use gluten-free Rice Chex and pudding mix if you require a gluten-free version.
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