Hi there, Popcorn Thursday friends. I’m bringing you popcorn visions of chocolate, cherries and pecans today for our weekly snack. I was inspired by a bread I had once in a bakery and I loved the flavor combination. I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate on its own, but I feel that it works with popcorn because it balances out the salty, buttery flavors perfectly. The other great thing about this combination is that you can easily substitute one ingredient for another with equally delicious results.
What are your favorite popcorn toppings/combinations/add-ins? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you like to jazz up your popcorn! Connect with me on Facebook or Instagram and we’ll talk popcorn and other food favorites. I love hearing from you all. In the meantime, here’s how to make this sweet version:
White Chocolate Cherry Pecan Popcorn
9 cups Popcorn, lightly salted and picked through for unpopped kernels
3 Tablespoons Butter, melted
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch Nutmeg
1/2 cup Dried Cherries
1/4 cup Pecans, Toasted
4 ounces White Chocolate, melted
In a large bowl, drizzle the butter over the popcorn and toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, and sprinkle over the buttered popcorn. Toss to combine well and spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the dried cherries and toasted pecans over the popcorn, then drizzle with melted white chocolate. Let sit for about 25-30 minutes for chocolate to harden. If you’d like to switch it up a bit, gently mix in the white chocolate instead of drizzling it over the popcorn and pour the mixture onto baking sheet. Let chocolate set and break into clumps with your hands. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. This will also make great gifts packaged in a clear bag or a box and tied with ribbon or twine.
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That’s new variation for my popcorn. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for visiting and commenting, Shiho!
I always enjoy your popcorn posts! Every recipe has a great new flavour combination. This one looks particularly delicious 🙂
Thank you! I’m having fun coming up with new combinations each week.
You rule again, Kathrina. Brilliant combo. x
Oh, thank you! You’re too kind! 🙂
I am amazed at your variations! I think you have helped me with sister’s Xmas present…I am going to provide her the ingredients, and she can make the popcorn!
Thank you! I think that’s a fantastic idea for a gift. I love that she can get involved with the process too!
Yum, I love white chocolate and cherry and this recipe is so quick and easy to make. I’m sure my family will love it 😃
Thanks, Lyndsay! I hope your family enjoys this!
You had me at popcorn, and the fact I get that whole sweet/salty taste all in one bite? Wow, looks great!!
I love that sweet/salty combination too! I hope you’ll give it a try and enjoy it. Thanks for commenting!
What a great combination.. I would not have thought of putting these together. Yummy!
You asked what we like…One of my faves is caramel and cheese popcorn mixed together.
Looking forward to the next popcorn entry.
That’s a tasty combination. I’ll have to find a way to make a cheese popcorn one week!
Yumm we are back to popcorn one of my favorites!! Love the white chocolate!
Yay! I’ll be pairing white chocolate with more popcorn recipes in the future. It just goes so well together!
Yummm
I am bowing down right now 🙂 I was just telling my hubby that I don’t like the popcorn they sell at the cinemas here cuz they only have one flavour. And I love flavoured popcorn, salted caramel, chocolate etc it makes it less boring. So when I saw your recipe I was super excited!!! I love all your popcorn ideas. Thanks for sharing 😉
No, I’m bowing down to YOU! Your comment made my entire day! Thank you so much for reading and commenting too! ❤️
Kathrina I love all your popcorn recipes! You are very very creative, you should think of having a brand 🙂
Hmm…Kathrina Popcorn? I just might like the sound of that! If I ever do it, I’ll be sure to thank you first! 🙂
I love this combo and fancy popcorn is one of my favorite snacks or desserts! Pinning this for sure!
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll love it!
Wow, I love this flavor combination! I’m super intrigued by the nutmeg- it looks delicious.
Thank you, Sabrina! I love the nutmeg in this,or anything with cinnamon sugar. It just adds another layer of flavor that I think works. Thanks for commenting!
I’m always trying new flavor combos for popcorn and this one sounds fabulous!
Wow. I love all of your popcorn varieties! Wish I’d seen this recipe before Christmas!!!
Thank you! I hope you give them a try and enjoy them. Maybe you can make some for Valentine’s Day treats?