Easy, No bake Strawberry Crunch Topping for strawberry crunch cake and all your favorite desserts! This Strawberry Shortcake Crumble recipe only takes three ingredients since we're making our strawberry crunch topping with freeze dried strawberries!
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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!
No Bake Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe
If you've had those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, you might have some idea how yummy this strawberry crunch topping is -- it's that fruity strawberry crunch on the outside of the ice cream bar! 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!
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- No Bake Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe
- Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Recipe
- What are strawberry crunchies made of?
- Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe with Jello
- Equipment Needed
- How to Make Strawberry Crunch Topping with Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Storage
- Tips and F.A.Q.
- More Easy No-Bake Recipes You'll Love
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Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Recipe
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!
And the best part is that it's not made with fresh strawberries, so you won't need to worry about whether it's strawberry season! This crunchy crumble is my favorite way to add the perfect balance of strawberry flavor to any strawberry recipes! And if you love strawberry desserts, you've got to try my Strawberry Blueberry Pie!
What are strawberry crunchies made of?
Strawberry crunch topping (strawberry shortcake crumble) is made with just three simple ingredients: Golden Oreo cookies, freeze dried strawberries, and melted butter!
- freeze-dried strawberries - these are the secret ingredient to making strawberry crunch crumbles! They add intense strawberry flavor and color without adding the excess moisture that fresh strawberries would. That way our strawberry crunch topping is the perfect texture! And if you love baking with berries, try my Blackberry Coffee Cake!
- Golden Oreos - I use a full 14-ounce package of Golden Oreos (or another similar type of vanilla sandwich cookies). It ends up being about 36 cookies. And if you like Oreos, try my Oreo Pound Cake!
- salted butter - we'll bring these strawberry shortcake crumbs 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.
Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe with Jello
If you prefer, you can replace the freeze dried strawberries in this recipe with strawberry jello mix. I personally prefer using the freeze-dried fruit because it adds a more naturally sweet strawberry flavor, but both can work!
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 ziploc bag and a rolling pin.
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Topping with Freeze Dried Strawberries
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 coarse crumbs. Then transfer them both to a bowl and stir in your melted butter. That's it!
Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post to see the full instructions and ingredient measurements!
Storage
Store your strawberry shortcake crunch at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also freeze this homemade strawberry crunch for use in recipes later!
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.
You can use this quick homemade strawberry crumble recipe as a topping for a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a crunchy coating for strawberry crunch cupcakes, or to accompany any of your favorite dessert recipes!
I love it on my Mini Red Velvet Cake, my Strawberry Banana Sorbet, and my Strawberry Turnovers!
If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!
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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 August 26, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
DK says
This topping goes with anything! We use it on our breakfast cereal!
Chenée Lewis says
Sounds like you have my kind of sweet tooth! lol so glad you like it!
Erik says
Wow this was soo good! Just like the ice cream bars I loved as a kid.
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you so much! I love a nostalgic treat.
Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this over ice cream and it did not disappoint! Quick, easy and perfectly crunchy; easily, a new favorite topping for treats!
Chenée Lewis says
I love having this topping over ice cream! I'm glad to hear you do too!
Kim says
This really did taste like the topping on my favorite ice cream bars - I put it on vanilla ice cream, but I can think of so many other things to put it on!
TAYLER ROSS says
I added this crumble to some strawberry cookies I made and OMG they were delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Chenée Lewis says
What a great idea!! Thanks for trying the recipe!
Bea says
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 says
Thank you so much!
Divine says
Delicious
Chenée Lewis says
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Kim says
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 says
The possibilities are endless! 🙂
Casey says
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 says
Thank you!! It's so nostalgic.
Savita says
I tried this recipe yesterday and it turned out really good. Loved how well you explained the recipe, So simple yet amazing.
Chenée Lewis says
Yay I'm glad you liked it!
dana says
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 says
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 says
It sure is! Thanks!!
Charla says
This is going to pair so well with my guava dessert that I will be making on the weekend.
Chenée Lewis says
What a great idea! Enjoy! 🙂
Dannii says
Anything with strawberry is good with me and this was amazing.
Chenée Lewis says
Yes!! Me too!
Katura says
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 says
What a great idea! So glad you liked it!
Collette says
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 says
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 says
Wow! This strawberry shortcake crumble is totally delicious and addictive!
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! It's so easy!
Natalie Marie says
This looks absolutely delicious - can't wait to give it a try!
Chenée Lewis says
You'll love it!
Elizabeth says
I think of about a gazillion things I will be putting this on!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Chenée Lewis says
Thank you! It's so versatile!
Rebecca says
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 says
Hi! I think it might get soggy yes -- I'd suggest adding the topping just before serving.
Sara Welch says
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 says
Thank you so much! I love this as a topping on everything!