Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Topping Recipe
A delightful and crunchy strawberry shortcake topping made with freeze-dried strawberries, Golden Oreo cookies, and melted butter. This no-bake topping adds a slightly chunky, sweet, and buttery crunch perfect for enhancing desserts like ice cream, cakes, or parfaits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of topping 1x
- Category: Topping
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crunch Topping Ingredients
- 30 g freeze-dried strawberries
- 325 g Golden Oreo cookies (about 30 cookies)
- 88 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie and Strawberry Mixture: Place the Golden Oreo cookies and the freeze-dried strawberries in the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse and Blend: Pulse several times, then blend briefly until you achieve coarse crumbs. The texture should remain slightly chunky, not powdery.
- Transfer Crumbs: Move the crumb mixture to a medium bowl for mixing.
- Add Butter and Salt: Pour in the melted unsalted butter and add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir with a tablespoon or spatula until all crumbs are evenly coated. The mixture should look slightly glossy but still crumbly.
- Set the Topping: Let the strawberry crunch rest at room temperature for a few minutes so the butter can set slightly before use.
- Store or Serve: Use immediately as a topping or store once fully cooled for later use.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid over-blending to keep some chunkiness in the crumbs.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add an intense strawberry flavor without moisture.
- Butter can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative to make this vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer less sweetness, consider using reduced-sugar golden sandwich cookies.
- Store the topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness.
Keywords: strawberry shortcake topping, Oreo cookie topping, crumble topping, no-bake dessert topping, strawberry crunch
