Save A whimsical, crunchy dessert featuring chocolate, Coco Pops, and marshmallows, crafted into pinecone shapes and served as a playful salad for kids and adults alike.
This dessert has been a hit at family gatherings where both children and adults enjoy the crunchy texture and sweet flavors combined in a delightful salad form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (60 g) Coco Pops (cocoa rice cereal): Base ingredient providing crunch
- 1 cup (100 g) mini marshmallows: Adds sweetness and helps bind ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter: Used to melt with chocolate
- 100 g milk chocolate, chopped: Provides rich chocolate flavor
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract: Adds aromatic flavor
- 1/3 cup (50 g) icing sugar: For dusting the finished pinecones
- 1/4 cup (30 g) sliced almonds: Optional for pinecone scales texture
- 2 cups (40 g) baby spinach or mint leaves: Salad bed garnish
- 1/2 cup (80 g) fresh strawberries, halved: Optional garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together over a pan of simmering water or in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Add mini marshmallows and stir until just melted and combined.
- Step 4:
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Step 5:
- Gently fold in Coco Pops until well coated.
- Step 6:
- With lightly greased hands, take small handfuls of the mixture and shape into oval pinecone-like clusters. Press sliced almonds into the surface if using to mimic pinecone scales.
- Step 7:
- Place pinecones on the prepared tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
- Step 8:
- Dust each pinecone with icing sugar for a snowy effect.
- Step 9:
- Arrange baby spinach or mint leaves on a serving platter to form a salad bed. Place the chocolate pinecones on top. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve chilled.
Save This recipe has brought many joyful family moments where kids loved helping shape the pinecones and everyone enjoyed the fun presentation together.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, saucepan or microwave, spatula, baking tray, parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains milk (butter, chocolate), soy (some chocolates), nuts (if using almonds), and gluten (if Coco Pops are not gluten-free). Check all labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Protein 2 g
Save Enjoy this fun dessert that combines crunchy texture and sweet chocolate in a unique salad form perfect for any occasion.