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    Recipes » Desserts » Strawberry Crunch Recipe

    Strawberry Crunch Recipe

    Published: Jun 23, 2022 · Modified: Jul 1, 2022 by Kate Shungu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This recipe for Strawberry Crunch creates a crispy, crunchy, strawberry-flavored topping for ice cream, pies, cakes, and more!

    bowl of strawberry crunch next to a box of strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.

    Ever had a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bar? I LOVE those old fashioned treats. And this is a copycat recipe of the topping!

    Homemade Strawberry Crunch, also known as Strawberry Shortcake Crumble is a mixture of Golden Oreos, strawberry Jell-O, and butter.

    It creates a truly irresistible topping that you can sprinkle over ice cream, dip homemade popsicles in, or sprinkle over Strawberry Crunch Cake.

    This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links support Gift of Hospitality at no additional cost to you. I receive a commission if you choose to make a purchase through these links.

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    Ingredients

    You just need three ingredients for this recipe:

    • Golden Oreos (24 of them)
    • One box of strawberry Jell-O
    • 4 tablespoons of melted butter

    How to make Strawberry Crunch

    Start by placing 24 Golden Oreos in a food processor. If you don’t have one, you can put them in a large resealable bag, and pound them with a rolling pin or meat mallet until they’re broken into very small crumbs.

    golden oreo crumbs in a food processor.

    They don’t all have to be uniform.

    Then, place the crumbs in a large bowl, and add the strawberry Jell-O powder (do NOT add water) and the butter. Stir until combined.

    uncooked strawberry crunch topping in a white bowl.

    Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan fitted with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spread into a thin layer.

    Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

    strawberry crunch on a sheet pan.

    That’s it! You’ve just made the crunchy part from a strawberry shortcake bar!

    How long does strawberry crunch last?

    Keep the crunch topping in a covered container at room temperature. It’ll last about a week.

    Uses for strawberry crunch

    The uses for this crunchy strawberry topping are endless! Here are some ideas to get started:

    • On top of ice cream
    • Sprinkled on top of Strawberry Crunch Cake
    • Stirred into yogurt
    • Sprinkled onto pie (like french silk, or another whipped cream based pie)
    • On top of buttered toast
    • Roll the edges of an ice cream sandwich in it
    bowl of strawberry crunch next to a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar.

    Check out this Strawberry Crunch Cake while you’re here! You can also make your own cake, frost it, and then sprinkle this topping on top (a chocolate + chocolate frosting + strawberry crunch would be SO good!).

    single piece of cake topped with strawberry crunch topping on a white plate with a fork.

    Have you tried this recipe? Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and/or comment below!

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    strawberry crunch topping in a white bowl.

    Strawberry Crunch Recipe

    Published by Kate
    Make a homemade strawberry crunch topping using this easy recipe. It tastes just like the crunchy part on the Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 141 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 Golden Oreos
    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Crush the Golden Oreos into very small crumbles. You can use either a food processor, or place the Oreos in a plastic bag and pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin. They do not all have to be the same size.
    • Place the crumbled Oreos in a medium bowl, and add strawberry Jell-O powder and melted butter. Mix gently to combine.
    • Spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet (or top the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat first). Bake for 8 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool.

    Notes

    Ideas for use: enjoy the crumble on ice cream, stirred into yogurt, rolled on the edges of ice cream sandwiches, on top of cake + frosting—the uses are endless!
    Want to make different flavors of the crumble? You can substitute any flavor of Jell-O that you like!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 93IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Yolanda says

      July 09, 2023 at 11:23 am

      Do you know if boxed pudding would work for a vanilla crunch or pistacio crunch?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        July 09, 2023 at 8:58 pm

        I haven’t tried it, but I doubt it—the pudding mix is very different from the gelatin mix!

        Reply
    2. tracy says

      June 22, 2023 at 11:58 am

      Would these be okay if added as a filling between the layers, or would the consistency get soft and yucky? Also would they get stale quickly if topping a cake?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        June 23, 2023 at 11:26 am

        I’m honestly not sure about adding them as a filling. They stay fresh for a few days if stored in a covered container (even if on top of a cake).

        Reply
    3. Cyndee says

      June 19, 2023 at 5:50 pm

      What size box of jello? How many servings! Thank you

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        June 20, 2023 at 10:16 am

        3 ounce box—the one that serves 4!

        Reply
      • charles gregory says

        June 21, 2023 at 10:02 am

        it said 3ounce box

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      June 04, 2023 at 12:49 pm

      Does it need to be stored in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        June 04, 2023 at 6:26 pm

        Room temperature is just fine!

        Reply
    5. Linda says

      April 27, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      Can I add dried crushed strawberries to this?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        April 27, 2023 at 3:14 pm

        I’ve seen recipes that include them, but I don’t think they are baked in the oven like this one is.

        Reply
    6. Becky says

      April 10, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Are they still soft after taking out of the oven? I’m assuming they don’t harden until cooled? 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        April 10, 2023 at 2:04 pm

        Correct—they will fully harden when cooled. Crunchy might be a better description as they don’t get rock hard! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Vanessa says

      February 11, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Should I use unsalted butter or reg butter?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        February 12, 2023 at 11:45 am

        I use unsalted but either is fine!

        Reply
    8. CMW515 says

      January 24, 2023 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!! Tasted just as described and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        January 30, 2023 at 5:56 pm

        I’m so glad that you enjoyed it—thanks for the review!

        Reply
    9. Yvie says

      December 12, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is seriously super easy and quick to make! I’ve been craving this since a recent trip where I got an amazing sundae that had strawberry crunch packed into the ice cream.

      After cooking, the mixture is nice and crunchy! I got my hands I there to break it up a little and keep it nivel and crumbly.

      This recipe is PERFECT! You have to make this, it’s so quick and easy and the end result is exactly what you want!

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        December 12, 2022 at 1:21 pm

        I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Yvie!

        Reply
    10. Zipporah says

      October 27, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      What is the consistency suppose to be after they cool from the oven?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        November 27, 2022 at 2:16 pm

        They should be crunchy after cooling.

        Reply
      • Bernadine says

        January 31, 2023 at 2:04 pm

        How long can you keep it?

        Reply
        • Kate Shungu says

          February 01, 2023 at 2:28 pm

          About 4–5 days in an airtight container. It will start to get harder after that.

          Reply
    11. Baker22 says

      July 27, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      Do you remove the cream from the Oreo cookies?

      Reply
      • Kate Shungu says

        August 17, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        No, leave it in!

        Reply

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