Fruity Pebbles Popcorn

Fruity Pebbles Popcorn starts with crisp popcorn coated in melted white candy before being covered with crushed Fruity Pebbles cereal. As the coating cools, the colorful cereal sticks to the popcorn without losing its bright colors, creating light clusters with a little crunch in every handful.

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The candy coating hardens into a thin shell instead of a thick layer, so the popcorn stays crisp while the cereal adds texture throughout. Once everything has cooled, it's ready to break into pieces and serve.

Once you've made this Fruity Pebbles Popcorn, try our S'mores Popcorn. It has the same crunchy popcorn base with a completely different flavor, thanks to melted chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.

Why You'll Love It

The white candy is what holds everything together. It spreads over the popcorn leaving just enough on each piece for the crushed cereal to cling to before it hardens.

As it cools, the popcorn forms loose clusters that separate easily by hand. The Fruity Pebbles stay colorful, giving every scoop bright pops of color instead of blending into the coating.

Ingredients You'll Need

Popcorn - Freshly popped popcorn stays crisp after the candy coating hardens and gives the cereal plenty of places to stick.

White Melting Candy or White Chocolate - Coats the popcorn with a light layer that hardens as it cools, holding the cereal in place. You could also use white chocolate chips.

Fruity Pebbles Cereal - Crushed cereal covers the candy coating with colorful, crunchy pieces that stay bright after mixing.

How to Make Fruity Pebbles Popcorn

Step 1: Melt the white candy coating according to the package directions until smooth.

Step 2: Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle the melted coating over the top. Stir gently until most of the popcorn has a light coating.

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Step 3: Sprinkle the crushed Fruity Pebbles over the popcorn and continue stirring until the cereal sticks throughout the mixture.

Step 4: Spread the popcorn onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Leave it undisturbed until the coating has completely hardened, then break apart any larger clusters before serving.

Storage

Store the Fruity Pebbles popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Keep it in a cool, dry place so the candy coating stays firm. Refrigeration isn't necessary, and freezing isn't recommended since moisture can soften the popcorn.

Variations

• Mix in rainbow sprinkles before the coating sets.
• Use vanilla-flavored melting wafers for extra sweetness.
• Add miniature marshmallows after the coating has cooled.
• Drizzle with additional melted white chocolate before serving for larger clusters.

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FAQs

Can I use microwave popcorn?

Yes. Plain or lightly salted microwave popcorn works well for this recipe. Avoid heavily buttered varieties, since the coating won't stick as evenly.

Can I use white chocolate instead of melting candy?

Yes. Fruity Pebbles Popcorn can be made with white chocolate or white melting candy. Melting candy usually hardens a little faster, while white chocolate has a creamier flavor.

Why isn't the cereal sticking to the popcorn?

The cereal needs to be added while the melted coating is still warm. Once it begins to harden, it becomes harder for the crushed Fruity Pebbles to cling to the popcorn.

Can I use whole Fruity Pebbles instead of crushed?

You can, but lightly crushing the cereal helps it coat the popcorn more evenly. It also leaves fewer bare spots on the finished clusters.

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