Description
Homemade Strawberry Crunch is a crispy, sweet, and easy-to-make topping perfect for adding a delicious crunch to your favorite desserts. Also known as strawberry shortcake crumble, this 3-ingredient recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for cheesecakes, cupcakes, ice cream, yogurt, and more. With Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin, and melted butter, this irresistible topping is a must-have for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
- 23 Golden Oreo cookies
- 1 (3 oz) packet of strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crush the Cookies: Place Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Alternatively, crush them in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
- Mix with Gelatin: Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in the strawberry gelatin powder.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
- Cool & Crumble: Let the mixture cool completely. If it forms a solid layer, break it apart into crumbs before storing.
Notes
- Extra Flavor: Add a drop of strawberry extract for a more intense taste.
- Chocolate Crunch: Use chocolate sandwich cookies instead of Golden Oreos for a chocolatey version.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Topping
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
