Description
Delightful white chocolate strawberry cheerios cups bring summer’s sweetness into a quick, no-bake dessert that blends crunchy cereal with smooth chocolate. Strawberry-kissed treats create perfect bite-sized indulgences you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 3 cups cheerios cereal
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Garnish/Optional:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp dried strawberry pieces
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until completely liquefied, about 30 seconds.
- Add white chocolate chips to the melted butter and incorporate heavy cream, stirring until smooth and glossy at 50% power in 30-second intervals.
- Gently fold cheerios into the white chocolate mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the creamy chocolate blend.
- Prepare a muffin tin by lightly greasing each cavity or lining with paper cupcake liners for easy removal.
- Distribute the chocolate-coated cheerios evenly into the muffin tin, pressing firmly to create compact cup shapes with slightly raised edges.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces and sprinkle them generously over the top of each cheerios cup.
- Refrigerate the cups for approximately 20-25 minutes until the white chocolate sets and becomes firm to the touch.
- Once chilled, carefully remove the cups from the muffin tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and scatter dried strawberry pieces as a decorative and flavorful garnish.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Ensure butter and white chocolate are melted gently to prevent burning, using low microwave power and short intervals.
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries with vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and visual appeal.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like crushed nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes to customize the recipe.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular Cheerios with gluten-free cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg