Strawberry Crunch Topping {No Bake}
There is something so comforting about creating a recipe that reminds you of your childhood. Those iconic strawberry shortcake frozen treats were always a favorite of mine growing up. The frozen inside and the strawberry crunch outside was the perfect combination in summer {or anytime}. The wonderful news is that now we can make our own version of this Strawberry Crunch Topping with only 3 ingredients and it is totally no bake. It also goes great on so many desserts or just over a bowl of ice cream. You are going to want to make this crunch topping right away!
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The BEST Strawberry Shortcake Crumb Topping
The combination of freeze dried strawberry, Golden Oreos and butter truly makes this the best Strawberry Shortcake Crumb Topping! You will love the flavors but the best part is that it is totally no bake.
Using a food processor {or zipper bag & rolling pin} to turn the freeze dried strawberries and Golden Oreos into crumbs is really the hardest part of the recipe. Add softened butter to hold the ingredients together and you are finished.
What you are left with is a fun and unique topping that goes wonderfully on almost anything!
What is Strawberry Crunch Topping made of?
- Freeze Dried Strawberries-Using freeze dried fruit is such a great way to get a punch of fruit flavor without extra moisture that you would get from fresh fruit.
- Golden Oreos-My husband’s all-time favorite cookie! The crumbs of this cookie create the perfect crunch.
- Butter-Used in a softened form to help bind the strawberries and Oreo crumbs together and get just the right consistency.
How to make Strawberry Crunch with Golden Oreos
- Add Golden Oreos to the food processor.
- Pulse until you have crumbs. Pour 1 cup into a bowl.
- Add freeze dried strawberries to the food processor.
- Pulse until you have a powder {there can be a few chunks}.
- Put 1 1/4 cups of freeze dried strawberry powder into the Golden Oreo crumbs that you set aside and add the softened butter.
- Work the butter into the ingredients using your hands {or a spoon}. Continue to work it together until everything is evenly coated.
Tips for Amazing Strawberry Crunch
- Make sure that you are getting the Golden Oreos and freeze dried strawberries into fine crumbs. It is alright for there to be a few chunks but you want everything to be smaller. The powder from the freeze dried strawberries will coat the Oreo crumbs and that is what you want.
- Work the butter into the crumb mixture well. This takes a couple of minutes but don’t skip this step. The butter is what will keep the Golden Oreos and strawberries together and help create the wonderful Strawberry Crunch. You want the butter to coat everything.
- Be creative on what you put this Strawberry Shortcake Crunch on. The options are endless! Make Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones, Easy Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cake, Easy Strawberry Crunch Cookies or Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake with a Golden Oreo Crust.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is it called Shortcake Topping?
It is called shortcake topping because it will remind you of the outside coating on the Good Humors Strawberry Shortcake frozen treats that you know and love.
How do you store Strawberry Crunch Topping?
The best way to store Strawberry Crunch Topping is in a good airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. I like to make a big batch and put the leftovers in a zipper bag.
How long will it last?
This strawberry crunch will last for a week at room temperature as long as it is in a good airtight container. I kept mine in a zipper bag.
It can also be refrigerated to get a couple of extra days or even frozen for a couple of months. Just know that the texture of the topping after it defrosts might not be as crisp.
What are some ways to use Strawberry Crunch Topping?
This strawberry topping is great on so many things. In fact, I even caught my husband eating it straight from the zipper bag by itself. This Easy Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake with a Golden Oreo Crust is the perfect way to use it!
But it would also be wonderful on top of vanilla ice cream or on top of a bowl of vanilla pudding with whipped cream.
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Strawberry Crunch Topping {No Bake}
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup freeze dried strawberries {pulsed to coarse powder}
- 1 cup Golden Oreo {crumbs}-about 15 cookies
- 3 Tablespoons butter {softened}
Instructions
- Add Golden Oreos to food processor* and pulse until you have crumbs. Pour 1 cup into bowl. Add freeze dried strawberries to 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.
- Once everything is coated, use the topping as desired or store in an airtight container {or zipper bag} for up to 1 week at room temperature.
Notes
- *If you don't have a food processor, add the Golden Oreos to one large zipper bag and the freeze dried strawberries to another. Use a rolling pin to break the two ingredients into crumbs.
