How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Crumble

Try this strawberry crunch crumble recipe for a delightful twist on the classic ice cream bar, packed with irresistible flavor and texture.

Have you ever wondered how to make strawberry shortcake crumble just like the ice cream bars? As a kid, my favorite treat were those Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars you get from the ice cream truck.

Today I have a strawberry crunch recipe that takes the outside of the ice cream bar and allows you to use it in a variety of ways! 

If you want a homemade version of that elusive Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bar, sprinkle the small crumbles over some vanilla ice cream. And the best part is it is a fraction of the cost!

Whether it's for a special occasion or just on top of your favorite ice cream, this crunchy topping is a fun and easy treat. It's definitely not just a summer dessert.

My favorite way to enjoy this quick homemade strawberry crumble recipe is on this decadent Strawberry Shortcake Crumb Cake. 

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• This strawberry shortcake crumble recipe can be made with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep time!
• This DIY strawberry shortcake crumble is a no bake recipe that is sure to please!
• The sweet strawberry flavor combined with the crunch of the cookies tastes just like the Good Humor Shortcake ice cream bars!

Recipe Ingredients

You'll need the following simple ingredients to make strawberry shortcake crumble topping.

Freeze-dried strawberries are fabulous for this because of the concentrated flavor that they give.

Golden Oreos give both a crunchy crumble as well as a creamy texture.

Unsalted butter is what holds the crumble together.

Substitutions

• Strawberry Jello Powder can be a substitute for the freeze-dried strawberries. The strawberry crunch topping will be sweeter with the strawberry gelatin mix.
• You can use shortbread cookies in place of Golden Oreo cookies.
• For a different flavor, try another freeze-dried fruit.

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Crumble

Let me show you how to make delicious strawberry crunch!  Here are some quick visual instructions. The full recipe card with ingredient measurements is below!

Put the freeze-dried strawberries and the Golden Oreos into the food processor. Use the pulse setting until you have large crumbs. Continue to pulse as you pour in the melted butter.

If you want smaller pieces, use more pulses on your food processor. For larger pieces pulse less.

Serve on ice cream, cake, yogurt or more!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• If you don't have a food processor, break the Oreos into coarse crumbs by putting them in a plastic baggie and breaking them with a rolling pin or meat mallet.

How to Serve Strawberry Shortcake Crumb Topping

• Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Crumbs: This is delicious on top of ice cream! Try strawberry ice cream or your favorite flavor.
• Cake: I use these strawberry crunch crumbles on top of Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Cake. It would also be delicious as a strawberry cake topping. Simply sprinkle the crumble on the sides or top of the cake. You can also try adding it between the cake layers for a fun surprise! It goes great with vanilla or cream cheese frosting.

• Ice Cream Cake: Put these easy strawberry shortcake crumbles on top of the cake or between the cake layers.
• Cheesecake: For strawberry crunch cheesecake, sprinkle your homemade strawberry crunch and some strawberry jam on top.
• Yogurt: Use some strawberry shortcake crunch on top of your favorite yogurt flavor to give it a sweet crunch.
• Pudding: If you have some vanilla pudding mix lying around, this is a great way to level it up!
• Jello: Make some strawberry Jell-O and before it sets up, mix in a cup of strawberry yogurt and this strawberry crumble topping.
• Fruit dip: If it is strawberry season and you have some fresh strawberries lying around, mix your strawberry short cake crumbs into a cream cheese and cool whip mixture for a delicious fruit dip!
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Dip fresh strawberries in white chocolate or milk chocolate and sprinkle strawberry crunch topping on the chocolate before it hardens to make Strawberry Crunch Strawberries. 

Storage and Reheating

• Storage: Store this strawberry shortcake crumble in an airtight container for one week at room temperature, up 3 months in your refrigerator or freezer. 
• Freezing: To freeze it, store it in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use it, allow it to thaw first uncovered. 
• After long-term storage, add the strawberry shortcake crunch in an even layer to a rimmed baking sheet covered with a piece of parchment paper. Bake the strawberry crunch at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes to bring back the crunchiness of the topping.

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How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Crumble

Try this strawberry crunch crumble recipe for a delightful twist on the classic ice cream bar, packed with irresistible flavor and texture.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Author: Jen Talley

Cost: $6

Equipment

• 1 Food Processor

Ingredients

• ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries (about 1½ ounces)
• 36 Oreos Golden Oreos (1 regular 14.3 oz package -NOT family size)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

• Add the freeze dried strawberries and Golden Oreos to a food processor. Use the pulse setting to break up it up into large crumbs.
• Add the melted butter slowly as you continue to pulse 3-4 more times.
• Serve the strawberry shortcake crumbs on ice cream, cake, or vanilla yogurt!

Notes

• Storage: Store this strawberry shortcake crumble in an airtight container for one week at room temperature, up 3 months in your refrigerator or freezer. 
• Freezing: To freeze it, store it in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use it, allow it to thaw first uncovered. 
• After long-term storage, add the strawberry shortcake crunch in an even layer to a rimmed baking sheet covered with a piece of parchment paper. Bake the strawberry crunch at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes to bring back the crunchiness of the topping.