How to make Strawberry Shortcake Crumble with Golden Oreos -- this easy, no bake strawberry crunch topping recipe only takes three ingredients! Trust me, this strawberry shortcake crumb topping will make all your favorite desserts better! Try it on my Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, or sprinkle it on my No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream, or add it between the layers of my Vanilla Cake with Strawberries!
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Strawberry Shortcake Crumb Topping
If you've had those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, you might have some idea how yummy this strawberry crunch topping is! It's got a bright, bold strawberry flavor, along with rich buttery vanilla crumbs just perfect for pairing with other desserts. Or if you're like me, you'll be tempted to eat it with a spoon!
No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Topping
This easy strawberry shortcake crumb topping is a no-bake recipe, and only requires three ingredients! It couldn't be easier to make, and you'll be making it so often!
What are strawberry crunchies made of?
Strawberry crunch topping (strawberry shortcake crumble) is made with just three ingredients: Golden Oreo cookies, freeze dried strawberries, and melted butter!
- freeze-dried strawberries - these are the secret ingredient! They add tons of strawberry flavor and color without adding too much moisture. That way our strawberry crunch topping is the perfect texture!
- Golden Oreos - I use a full 14-ounce package of Golden Oreos (or another similar vanilla sandwich cookie). It ends up being about 36 cookies.
- salted butter - we'll bring this mixture together with some melted butter. Using salted butter helps to bring out the flavors in our strawberry crunch topping, but if you only have unsalted just add a few pinches of salt to taste.
Equipment Needed
I use a food processor to make this no bake strawberry crunch topping, and it was so easy! Or if you don't have a food processor, you can still make this strawberry crunch topping super easy by crushing the strawberries and cookies with a gallon-size freezer bag and a rolling pin.
How do you make strawberry crumble with Golden Oreos?
It's so easy! Just toss your freeze-dried strawberries and cookies into your food processor and pulse once or twice. Add in your melted butter and pulse again until the mixture reaches the consistency you like! If you don't have a food processor, just place the strawberries and cookies in a gallon-size freezer bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into crumbs. Then transfer them both to a bowl and stir in your melted butter. That's it!
Tips and F.A.Q.
You sure can! Since Golden Oreos are considered by many in the vegan community to be vegan, you can just swap out the butter in this recipe for vegan butter and you're good to go!
Shortcake refers to a cake or biscuit that is crumbly or crispy. The "short" part of the name refers to the crisp texture, which is usually achieved by adding butter or another type of fat. In this strawberry shortcake crumb topping, we're not using a traditional shortcake, but it's more inspired by the beloved Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake frozen treat!
Strawberry Shortcake pops are made from milk, their cake crunch, water, corn syrup, and sugar, among other ingredients. Click here for full nutrition information.
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Ingredients
- 1.2 oz (34 g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 14.3 oz (405 g) Golden Oreos
- ½ cup (114 g) salted butter - (or salted vegan butter), melted
Instructions
- Combine cookies and strawberries in a food processor and pulse until they form large crumbs.
- Add melted butter and pulse once or twice to combine, until desired crumb size is achieved.
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Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Chenée Lewis
Bea
I love this with the freeze dried strawberries! Much better than the jello but it's not bad either in a pinch. Thanks for sharing.
Chenée Lewis
Thank you so much!
Divine
Delicious
Chenée Lewis
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Kim
OOH I'm super excited to make this one! I loved those ice cream bars as a kid! I can think of so many things that would be delicious with this topping.
Chenée Lewis
The possibilities are endless! 🙂
Casey
Oh my goodness! I could totally eat this with a spoon, too! It tastes exactly like the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar topping!
Chenée Lewis
Thank you!! It's so nostalgic.
Savita
I tried this recipe yesterday and it turned out really good. Loved how well you explained the recipe, So simple yet amazing.
Chenée Lewis
Yay I'm glad you liked it!
dana
Ohhhh yes. This takes me right back to my childhood, those wonderful Strawberry Shortcake popsicles from the ice cream truck or the corner store. What a nostalgic treat!
Holley
I've always loved the strawberry shortcake crumble on the store-bought bars and now I can make it at home!! This is the easiest and tastiest recipe to make!
Chenée Lewis
It sure is! Thanks!!
Charla
This is going to pair so well with my guava dessert that I will be making on the weekend.
Chenée Lewis
What a great idea! Enjoy! 🙂
Dannii
Anything with strawberry is good with me and this was amazing.
Chenée Lewis
Yes!! Me too!
Katura
Yummy recipe, and only took minutes to make always better when its home made. Used the recipe on strawberry shortcake banana pudding cups, came out amazing.
Chenée Lewis
What a great idea! So glad you liked it!
Collette
I love this easy recipe. I baked my own strawberry lemonade cake with this strawberry crunch topping for my birthday cake today, and I had to hide a few slices because everybody devoured it. Next time, I'll bake two. Thank you so much for the easy way.
Chenée Lewis
That's always great to hear that everyone loved it! And I'm glad you kept a few slices for yourself! Happy belated birthday! 🙂
Kathleen
Wow! This strawberry shortcake crumble is totally delicious and addictive!
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! It's so easy!
Natalie Marie
This looks absolutely delicious - can't wait to give it a try!
Chenée Lewis
You'll love it!
Elizabeth
I think of about a gazillion things I will be putting this on!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! It's so versatile!
Rebecca
Wondering if I could put this on the cupcakes the night before (and store in the fridge) or will it get soggy? I'd love your feedback. This looks delicious!
Chenée Lewis
Hi! I think it might get soggy yes -- I'd suggest adding the topping just before serving.
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this on some ice cream for a midday treat, and it was delicious! Couldn't have been easier to make and was the perfect touch to otherwise boring ice cream!
Chenée Lewis
Thank you so much! I love this as a topping on everything!