No Bake Strawberry Crunch Strawberries
These No Bake Strawberry Crunch Strawberries elevate traditional chocolate covered strawberries by using melted white chocolate and homemade strawberry crunch. You won’t believe how simple this delicious no bake dessert is to make!
Table of Contents
There is truly nothing easier than chocolate covered strawberries, but there is just something about them that makes them a super special treat. These strawberry crunch strawberries take them a step further by adding a sweet and satisfying strawberry crunch topping.
We make this topping by combining crushed golden Oreo cookies, freeze-dried strawberries, and butter. This strawberry crunch recipe tastes like an elevated version of the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars you used to get off the ice cream truck. Pure nostalgia!
I love to use these strawberry crunchies as a topping for cakes, cookies, ice cream, and strawberry crunch cupcakes, so make a bunch and save it for other uses long after the strawberry crunch strawberries are gone.
These beautiful white chocolate covered strawberries with a crunch are the perfect no bake recipe for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, bridal showers, or any special occasion!
Free Email Series
Tips & tricks to achieve the most delicious cookies of your life!
What goes into this recipe
- Fresh Strawberries – Use large ripe strawberries that still have their green stems.
- White Chocolate Melting Wafers – For an easy way to melt chocolate for dipping the strawberries.
- Strawberry Crunch Topping – This combination of freeze dried strawberries, Golden Oreo cookies, and room temperature butter will take these delicious strawberries over the top!
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations & Substitutions
- Dark or Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Use your preferred type of chocolate chips or melting wafers instead of the white chocolate.
- Mixed Berry Crunch: Use a combination of freeze dried raspberries, blackberries, etc. in the crunch topping.
- Nut Crunch: Add some finely chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the crunch coating.
How to make Strawberry Crunch Strawberries
- Wash and dry the strawberries, being sure to keep their green leaves. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate wafers. Start microwaving for 30 seconds, stir and then add 15 second intervals until all of the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Take each strawberry and hold either by the green stem or place a toothpick into the top and dip into the melted chocolate. Move around in the chocolate to coat the outside.
- Shake off any excess chocolate and roll each strawberry into a bowl of strawberry crunch crumbles {be sure to work while the chocolate is wet for the topping to stick}.
- Continue until all of the strawberries are dipped. Let the strawberries sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Strawberry Crunch Topping
To make the strawberry crunch crumble, add Golden Oreos to a food processor and pulse until you have crumbs. Pour into a medium bowl. Add freeze dried strawberries to the food processor and pulse until you have a powder {there can be a few chunks}.
Combine the freeze dried strawberry powder with the cookie crumbs and add the softened butter. Work the butter into the dry ingredients using your hands {or a spoon}. Continue to work it together until everything is evenly coated. Set aside.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to follow the instructions for melting the chocolate. It seems slow, but chocolate can seize up and become grainy if it is overheated, so it’s necessary to take your time.
- If you’re short on time, you can refrigerate the strawberry crunch covered strawberries. This will allow the chocolate to set faster.
- If you want more details on the quick homemade strawberry crumble recipe, be sure to check out the post! It is a great addition to so many recipes.
Storage and Freezing
Store: For best results, place the chocolate covered strawberries in a single layer in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Arrange the chocolate covered strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to a Ziploc bag or a freezer-safe airtight container.
Frozen chocolate covered strawberries will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving and be aware that the strawberries may be a bit mushy after freezing.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can absolutely use milk chocolate or dark chocolate melting wafers/chips instead of white chocolate. The flavor will be richer and more decadent.
No, you don’t need to go through the full tempering process for these simple chocolate covered strawberries. Just be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
Yes, the strawberry crumb mixture can be made up to 2 weeks in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
want more strawberry crunch Dessert recipes? Try these…
Did you try this recipe?
Leave a ⭐️ review below and tag @practicallyhomemade on Pinterest!
Enter your email below and I’ll send it directly to your inbox!
No Bake Strawberry Crunch Strawberries
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 1 ¼ cup freeze dried strawberries {pulsed into a coarse powder}
- 1 cup Golden Oreo crumbs {about 15 cookies}
- 3 Tablespoons butter {softened}
Strawberries
- 15-20 large strawberries
- 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Add Golden Oreos to food processor* and pulse until you have crumbs. Pour 1 cup into a bowl. Add freeze dried strawberries to the food processor and pulse until you have a powder {there can be a few chunks}. Put 1 1/4 cups freeze dried strawberry powder into the Golden Oreo crumbs that you set aside. Add the softened butter and work it into the ingredients using your hands {or a spoon}. Continue to work it together until everything is evenly coated. Set aside until cookies are ready.
Strawberries
- Wash and dry the strawberries, being sure to keep their green leaves. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper {or wax paper}.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate wafers. Start microwaving for 30 seconds, stir and then add 15 second intervals until all of the chocolate is melted and smooth. Note: This may take awhile but white chocolate burns easily.
- Take each strawberry and hold either by the green stem or place a toothpick into the top and dip into the melted chocolate. Shake off any excess chocolate and place each strawberry into a bowl of strawberry crunch topping. Continue until all of the strawberries are dipped. Let the strawberries sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set. You can also refrigerate them to allow the process to happen sooner. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
