Description
Homemade strawberry crunch is a sweet, buttery crumble made from golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. This versatile topping adds a nostalgic strawberry shortcake flavor and delightful crunch, perfect for enhancing ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, or yogurt with minimal prep and no baking.
Ingredients
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Crunch Ingredients
- 20 golden Oreo cookies
- ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the crumbs: In a food processor, pulse the golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries until they form coarse crumbs, ensuring the mixture has both texture and flavor.
- Combine with butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter into the food processor and pulse a few more times until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly with a slightly sticky texture.
- Add sweetness if desired: Stir in the granulated sugar to the crumb mixture if you prefer a sweeter topping, mixing thoroughly to distribute.
- Air dry the crunch: Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and let it air dry for 10-15 minutes to slightly firm up before using or storing.
Notes
- Store the strawberry crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
- This topping is ideal for strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, no-bake desserts, or stirred into whipped cream for added texture and flavor.
