White Chocolate Cashew Popcorn
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible White Chocolate Cashew Popcorn recipe—a sweet and salty treat that's perfect for movie nights, parties, or satisfying midday cravings. Made with freshly popped kernels coated in rich, melted white chocolate and tossed with crunchy roasted cashews, this recipe brings together indulgent flavors and delightful textures in every bite. A hint of salt ties it all together, creating a perfectly balanced gourmet popcorn that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and crowd-pleasing snack is sure to become your go-to for any occasion. Serve it fresh or store it in an airtight container for up to three days—if it lasts that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unpopped popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or popcorn-specific oil)
- 1.5 cups White chocolate chips
- 1 cup Roasted unsalted cashews
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the unpopped popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with the lid. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning.
Once the popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
Melt the white chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, microwave the white chocolate and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate mixture over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Add the roasted cashews and sprinkle the salt evenly over the mixture. Toss again to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow the chocolate to set. Let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Break apart any large clusters and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.9 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.3 g | 481% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1048 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.8 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 665 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2709 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
