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These easy strawberry shortcake crumbles are sweet with the BEST vanilla and strawberry flavors. This homemade version of your favorite strawberry crunch topping only uses 2 simple ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes of prep time!
Use this crunchy topping to add a sweet surprise to a strawberry crunch cake, or to simply sprinkle on top of your favorite ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 2 Ingredients: you only need 2 easy to find, simple ingredients for this strawberry crunch crumble.
- Easy 5 Minute Recipe: this recipe is super fast and takes less than 5 minutes to whip up!
- Perfect Crumble Topping for Cakes, Yogurt & More: keep this strawberry crunch recipe on hand in an airtight container so you can top ice cream, yogurt and more!
- Delicious Crunch: this strawberry crunch coating elevates cakes making it perfect for a special occasion.
About Strawberry Shortcake Crumbles
So what are strawberry crunch crumbles?
This crumble topping is inspired by the nostalgic Good Humor strawberry shortcake bars.
These cake bars have a strawberry inner, vanilla exterior and shortcake crumbles on the outside of the ice cream bar. In my opinion, the crumble coating was honestly the best part of the ice cream.
Check out this recipe, if you’re looking for chocolate crunch crumbles!
Ingredients
Today we’re using 2 simple ingredients to make the BEST and easiest strawberry crunch crumbles.
They are:
- Golden Oreos, the regular kind- no need to get double stuffed
- Freeze Dried Strawberries
That’s it! Because we’re using freeze-dried fruit, it means we can make this recipe even when it’s not strawberry season.
Substitutions
- Nilla Wafers: you could sub in another vanilla-flavored cookie (like Nilla wafers) instead of the Golden Oreo cookies. Note: Nilla Wafers aren’t accidentally vegan like Oreos, but you can make your own homemade version!
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies: you could also use the vanilla creme filled wafer cookies instead of Oreos.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries: if you don’t have freeze dried strawberries, you could try making your own dehydrated strawberries, however the topping won’t be quite as crispy.
Helpful Equipment
- Food Processor or Rolling Pin
- Plastic Bag or Parchment Paper: if using the rolling pin method
- Airtight Storage Container
Step-by-step Instructions
🎥 *Video Tutorial is Above the Recipe Card below!*
Follow these simple steps to learn how to make this strawberry shortcake crumble!
STEP 1: The first step is optional- remove the cream center from the Oreos. This helps create a finer shortcake crumble. If you’d like a chunkier crunch coating, leave the cream in the cookies.
STEP 2: Add the freeze dried strawberries and pulse them until they have a coarse crumb.
📌 TIP: if you don’t have a food processor, you can still make this recipe with a rolling pin! Place the ingredients in a plastic bag or between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll the pin over them to crush the ingredients.
STEP 3: Then place the Golden Oreos in the food processor. Pulse them briefly in the food processor to break them into a coarse crumble.
STEP 4: Pulse the mixture until you reach the texture you desire!
How to Use the Strawberry Crunch Crumble
This topping is pretty versatile and is a great way to add a special touch to desserts. Here are a few ways to use this recipe:
- Strawberry Crunch Cake: I sprinkled these on top of the cake, with layers of vegan cool whip in between.
- Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes: similar to the cake, this topping can be sprinkled on the icing of cupcakes.
- Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake: top off strawberry cheesecake to make it crunchy.
And the list goes on! There are so many possibilities.
This is a great topping for strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream or other dessert recipes.
I personally love sprinkling these crumbles on top of plain dairy free yogurt as a sweet and ‘healthy-ish’ treat at the end of the day.
Storage
To store the crumbles: spoon them into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature.
Pro Tips
- Use Fresh Freeze Dried Strawberries: freeze dried fruit can go stale quickly which can cause them to lose their crunch.
- Don’t Over Pulse the Crumble: to get the perfect texture, pulse the Golden Oreos until most of them are broken up, but there are still a few larger chunks in the mixture.
- Keep the Shortcake Crumbles in an Airtight Container: be sure to store the topping in a cool, dry place so that it stays crunchy!
FAQ
To make this recipe super easy, this crunch topping is only made with two ingredients: Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries.
Strawberry crunch cake is inspired by these nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. This cake is strawberry flavored, with a vanilla whipped cream filling, strawberry buttercream, and a sweet strawberry shortcake crunch coating.
Yes, freeze dried strawberries have the texture that makes the crunch coating crunchy. Fresh strawberries will not work for this.
No, you don’t need melted butter to make this recipe! You only need Golden Oreos and Freeze Dried Strawberries.
No, you don’t need strawberry jello or pudding mix to make this strawberry crumble. Freeze-dried strawberries provide the perfect sweet strawberry flavor.
More Strawberry Recipes:
- Vegan Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcake
- Easy Dairy Free Strawberry Frosting
- Vegan Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
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Video Tutorial
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Topping
These easy strawberry shortcake crumbles are sweet, with the BEST vanilla and strawberry flavors. This homemade version only uses 2 simple ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes of prep time!
Use this crunchy topping to add a sweet surprise to a strawberry shortcake crunch cake, or to simply sprinkle on top of your favorite ice cream.
Ingredients
- 10 Golden Oreos
- ⅓ heaping cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Optional: separate the Golden Oreo cookies from the cream center. This helps create a finer shortcake crumble. If you’d like a chunkier crunch coating, leave the cream in the cookies.
- Place the freeze-dried strawberries into the food processor. Pulse until they are a coarse texture.
- Then, add in the Golden Oreos, and pulse until the mixture is a medium-fine texture but not a powder. There should be large chunks of Golden Oreos remaining.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Use Fresh Freeze Dried Strawberries: freeze dried fruit can go stale quickly which can cause them to lose their crunch.
- Don’t Over Pulse the Crumble: to get the perfect texture, pulse the Golden Oreos until most of them are broken up, but there are still a few larger chunks in the mixture.
- Keep the Shortcake Crumbles in an Airtight Container: be sure to store the topping in a cool, dry place so that it stays crunchy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100
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