Strawberry Crunch Topping or strawberry shortcake crumbles is an easy-to-make crumble that is perfect for adding to ice cream, cookies, cakes, pies, and more. Strawberry Crunch Topping uses only 3 ingredients and is ready in under 15 minutes. It tastes just like the outside of a Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar.
This strawberry crunch topping recipe does not use pudding mix or flour, but instead golden Oreos. So it’s a strawberry shortcake crumble with Oreos. Strawberry crunch topping is a fun reddish-pink color and adds a lovely pop of color and flavor to any of your desserts. I used mine on Strawberry Cheesecake Hot Cocoa Bombs.
Strawberry Crunch Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Topping is so easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. Add it as a topping to your ice cream, on top blondies, frosted sugar cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and even a pie.
How to Store Strawberry Crunch Topping
Store strawberry crunch topping for 2-3 months in your pantry in an airtight container or 4-6 months in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
However, I would recommend using the crumbles within a week or so for maximum freshness.
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Topping
You are going to need
- 22 Golden Oreos
- 1 package of Strawberry Jello, 3 oz box
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
Here is how to make your Strawberry Crunch Topping
Preheat oven to 350.
Melt your butter in the microwave until fully melted.
Place your golden Oreos into a Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. You can also use a food processor or meat mallet, smooth side. You want them to be in small crumbles.
Once your Oreos are crushed place them into a bowl.
Add the strawberry Jello over the Oreo crumbles and mix to combine.
Pour the melted butter over the Jello and Oreo mixture and mix well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the strawberry crumble onto the baking sheet and smooth it into an even layer.
Bake for 7-8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Break the crumble into chunks and place it back into a Ziploc bag. Crush it up again.
How to Store Strawberry Crunch
Store in an airtight container on the counter, in the fridge, or in the freezer.
How Long Is Strawberry Crunch Good For?
Strawberry Crunch topping is for about 2-3 months in your pantry in an airtight container or 4-6 months in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
Can I Substitute the Jell-o?
Yes, You can substitute the Jell-O with a 1oz bag of freeze-dried strawberries. Make sure to crush strawberries up into a powder. You cannot use fresh strawberries for this recipe.
Can You Make Strawberry Crunch Topping Vegan?
Yes, swap the butter for vegan butter and use freeze dried strawberries instead of Jell-O
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Topping Tips & Tricks
Instead of parchment paper, you can use a silicone baking mat. These are the ones I use for baking.
Change the Flavors of your crumble topping up with different jello mixes. See full instructions here.
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Strawberry Crunch Topping
An easy and delicious strawberry shortcake crumble topping perfect for desserts. Strawberry Crunch Topping is made with golden oreos, butter, and strawberry jello mix. Strawberry Crumble Topping can be used on cakes, ice cream, and more.
Ingredients
- 22 Golden Oreos
- 1 package of Strawberry Jello, 3 oz box
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Melt your butter in the microwave until fully melted.
- Place your golden Oreos into a Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. You can also use a food processor or meat mallet, smooth side. You want them to be in small crumbles.
- Once your Oreos are crushed place them into a bowl.
- Add the strawberry Jell-O over the Oreo crumbles and mix to combine.
- Pour half of the melted butter over the Jell-O and Oreo mixture and mix well. If your mixture looks like it needs more melted butter then add the rest.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the strawberry crumble onto the baking sheet and smooth it into an even layer.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- Break the crumble into chunks and place it back into a Ziploc bag. Crush it up again.
- Store in an airtight container for up to several days in the fridge
Notes
You can substitute strawberry jello with 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries crushed.
If you can only find a 6oz box of strawberry jello you can use that. Just double the butter and Oreos. This essentially makes a double batch.
Store strawberry crunch topping for 2-3 months in your pantry in an airtight container or 4-6 months in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
J
Tuesday 26th of September 2023
My family loves this crumble. I also prefer the jello over freeze dried strawberries.
Crissie Joyce
Saturday 3rd of June 2023
Can you use the strawberry filling that you get at Walmart ?
Jamie
Tuesday 13th of June 2023
Hi - I used Strawberry Jell-O which you can find at almost all grocery stores.
Ashley
Friday 12th of May 2023
Hi there - this looks so good!! Did you use salted or unsalted butter in the recipe? Thanks :)
Jamie
Wednesday 17th of May 2023
I used salted, but you can use either.
Karen
Monday 3rd of April 2023
I am so glad you posted this strawberry crunch. I have often wondered how to make it. Those are my favorite ice cream bars. The cheese cake confes looks so good. Thank you
fran
Thursday 20th of October 2022
can I use the strawberry crunch the same day I make the cake, or do I ned to refrigerate it for a few days
Jamie
Thursday 20th of October 2022
Yes you can. It can be used right away or saved for another day. I'd let it cool first though.