Delicious Pistachio Puppy Chow (Print version)
A sweet, crunchy no-bake pistachio puppy chow made with Rice Chex, white chocolate, pistachio pudding, and powdered sugar.
# Ingredients:
For the cereal mix
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9 cups (about 270 g) Rice Chex cereal
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1/3 cup (40 g) roasted pistachios, finely chopped, optional
For the pistachio coating
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1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
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1/3 cup (105 g) sweetened condensed milk
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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1 box (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For finishing
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1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, plus more if needed
# Instructions:
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Place the Rice Chex in a very large mixing bowl. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and keep it nearby for cooling.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave in 20-30 second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
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Stir in the dry pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, and salt until the coating is evenly green and glossy.
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Pour the warm pistachio coating over the cereal. Fold gently with a wide spatula until the cereal is evenly coated, taking care not to crush it.
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Sprinkle in half of the powdered sugar and toss gently. Add the remaining powdered sugar and toss again until the pieces look pale and dry on the outside.
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Spread the puppy chow in a single layer on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios if using, then cool for 30 minutes before serving or storing.
# Good to know:
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Best eaten the day it is made for the crispest texture.
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Use certified gluten-free cereal and pudding mix if needed.
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Let the mix cool completely before packing into bags or containers.