This Strawberry Crunch recipe makes a crisp, fruity topping perfect for ice cream, pies, cakes, and more.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bar, you’ll recognize the crunchy coating. This is a homemade copycat of that crunchy strawberry topping, made with just a few pantry staples.
Strawberry Crunch (sometimes called Strawberry Shortcake Crumble) combines Golden Oreos, strawberry Jell-O powder, and butter to create a sweet, crunchy coating you can sprinkle, stir, or roll into other treats.
Ingredients
Only three ingredients are required:
- Golden Oreos — 24 cookies (regular or gluten-free)
- One (3 oz) box of strawberry Jell-O powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
How to make Strawberry Crunch
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the 24 Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until they become very small crumbs, including the cream filling. If you don’t have a food processor, put the cookies in a sturdy resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet. The crumbs don’t need to be perfectly uniform.
Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large bowl. Add the strawberry Jell-O powder (do not add water) and the melted butter. Gently stir until the powder and butter coat the crumbs evenly.
Spread the mixture into a thin, even layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the pan. As it cools the topping will crisp up.
Once cooled, break the topping into clusters or crumbs and store in an airtight container. That’s the crunchy layer from a strawberry shortcake bar—ready to use.
How long does strawberry crunch last?
Keep the topping in a sealed container at room temperature. It stays fresh and crunchy for about a week.
Uses for strawberry crunch
This versatile crumble adds texture and flavor to many desserts. Ideas include:
- Sprinkled over ice cream
- Topped on Strawberry Crunch Cake
- Added to a Jell-O poke cake
- Stirred into yogurt
- Sprinkled on pies with whipped or cream cheese fillings
- Over buttered toast for a sweet crunch
- Rolled along the edges of ice cream sandwiches
This topping also pairs beautifully with chocolate cake and frosting for a contrast of flavors and textures. If you want variations, switch the Jell-O flavor to make different colored or flavored crumbles. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free vanilla sandwich cookies or gluten-free Golden Oreos.
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 Golden Oreos
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry Jell-O
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Crush the Golden Oreos into very small crumbs, including the filling. Use a food processor or place cookies in a resealable bag and pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
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Combine the crumbled Oreos, strawberry Jell-O powder (dry), and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
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Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let cool completely. Break into pieces or crumble before using.
Notes
To change flavors, substitute any Jell-O variety you prefer. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 7g
Recipe adapted from The Denver Housewife.
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