This 5-minute Strawberry Crunch Topping recipe is the perfect topping for ice cream, cupcakes, cakes and cheesecakes! It's a simple 4 ingredient recipe that combines strawberry flavor with cream and crunch.
This homemade version with freeze dried strawberries and Golden Oreos is better than anything I've found at the grocery store!
Strawberry crunch topping is a pink color so it makes if fun for the kids to eat and use too. It combines Golden Oreos, freeze dried strawberries, melted butter and salt.
The best part about this crunchy topping is that it comes together in just 5 minutes! This recipe is fun to use on a variety of different things once strawberry season is in full swing!
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones may be my absolute favorite way to use this crunchy topping. The ice cream cones are covered in strawberry topping then filled with no-bake cheesecake!
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What Is Strawberry Crunch Topping?
This strawberry crunch topping recipe is made of Golden Oreos, freeze dried strawberries, melted butter and salt. Other recipes will use ingredients like vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract or strawberry gelatin mix.
This recipe uses four simple flavorful ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store. Perfect for topping Honey Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quick & easy! Make strawberry crunch topping in only 5 minutes!
- It's such a versatile recipe with so many possible applications! Try it on Strawberry Crumble.
- Nostalgia! This crunchy topping will take you back to childhood with its crunchy, creamy strawberry flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
- Golden Oreos - These are the vanilla version of Oreos.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries - These pack a nice strawberry flavor without all the liquid. You can find these at your local grocery store or Amazon. Try them on a Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl!
- Butter - Unsalted butter is best here.
- Kosher Salt - Salt helps bring out the flavor of the other ingredients. Diamond Crystal is my go-to salt!
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use regular chocolate Oreo Cookies for this if you want a chocolate strawberry version.
- If using salted butter then omit the kosher salt.
- Make a raspberry crunch topping by substituting freeze dried raspberries for the freeze dried strawberries!
- Sprinkle a little strawberry crunch topping in homemade strawberry cheesecake ice cream in place of the graham cracker crumb!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Expert Tips
- Top your cheesecake cookies with this strawberry crunch topping!
- Make this strawberry crunch topping recipe up to 7 days ahead. Store it in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Do not substitute fresh strawberries for freeze dried strawberries.
- This topping is fun to use for a special occasion like Valentine's Day or a kids birthday.
- Try homemade strawberry crunch topping on top of yogurt, ice cream, or in your cereal!
- Strawberry crunch crumble can be baked at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Top any ready to eat dessert or snack with toasted crumble!
- Make this recipe gluten free by using Gluten Free Golden Oreos.
How To Make Strawberry Crunch Topping
Step 1: Add Golden Oreos, freeze dried strawberries, melted butter and salt to food processor.
Step 2: Blend on low until combined yet slightly chunky coarse crumb.
Speaking of strawberry recipes, Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Strawberry Galette, and Strawberry Summer Salad are a few other favorites we love during strawberry season!
Recipe FAQs
Store this Strawberry Crunch topping recipe in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 1 week in the fridge. It can also be stored it in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. Strawberry crunch crumble will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw it out in the fridge overnight before using or just break up any large clumps before sprinkling it over your creation.
This topping is fairly versatile. It can be used for a variety of different recipes such as: Topping ready-to-eat foods like yogurt, ice cream, cupcakes (strawberry crunch cupcakes), anything with cream cheese frosting really! I also enjoy using it on Strawberry Crumble, Mini Cheesecakes or a full size cheesecake. Try making strawberry shortcake, strawberry crunch poke cake or even strawberry crunch cake! Finally, one of my favorite childhood memories, remember those Good Humor ice cream bars...Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars!
No, I do not recommend using fresh strawberries in strawberry crunch topping. Fresh strawberries contain far more moisture than freeze dried strawberries which will leave you with a sloppy mess. Try strawberry cream cheese pie for a fresh strawberry recipe combined with creamy flavor.
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📖Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Topping Recipe
Equipment
- 1 bowl or small sauce pot for melting butter
Ingredients
Strawberry Crunch Crumble
- 28 Golden Oreos
- 1 oz freeze dried strawberries
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Making the Strawberry Crunch Crumble
- Add all ingredients to the food processor and blend on low until combined but slightly chunky still
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge or 48 hours on the counter top
Tammy Zavala
Can I toast this in the oven to crisp it up a bit?
admin
You can but I would keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn. 350°F for 10-12 minutes should be plenty. Give it a look around 5 minutes, just to make sure you don't burn it.