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Strawberry Crunch Topping

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Bring that classic strawberry crunch to life with just three ingredients—Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin, and butter. Bake it for a crispy topping that’s perfect for adding texture and a punch of flavor to desserts like cakes or ice cream. Store leftovers in a sealed container for days, and experiment with other gelatin flavors for fun twists.
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Updated on Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:49:22 GMT
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Whip up a crunchy strawberry topping that's even better than what you'd get from the ice cream truck. This easy homemade mix needs just three things to nail that perfect combo of sweet berry taste and crispy bite that takes your desserts to the next level.

Making this brought back so many summer memories. This nostalgic strawberry crunch works magic when you sprinkle it on plain vanilla ice cream.

Essential Ingredients

  • Golden Oreo Cookies: They give you the perfect vanilla cookie base with cream inside. Regular or gluten-free ones both work great.
  • Strawberry Jell-O Mix: Adds that strawberry flavor everyone loves and the pretty pink color.
  • Melted Butter: Just enough to hold everything together while keeping it crunchy.
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Easy Instructions

Get Your Cookies Ready:
Snap cookies into pieces. Blend until they're fine crumbs, keeping the filling in. No blender? Put them in a bag and smash them up good.
Mix Everything Together:
Put crumbs in a bowl. Add dry Jell-O powder. Pour melted butter while mixing until it's all coated. It should be crumbly but stick a little when pressed.
Wrap It Up:
Spread thinly on a baking sheet. Break any clumps. Bake for 8 minutes till it sets. Let it cool completely for the best crunch.

I came up with this while trying to perfect a strawberry shortcake ice cream cake. Now I always keep some around to jazz up desserts in a flash.

Perfect Baking Heat

Go with 350°F for the best results. This heat helps everything set properly without burning the mix.

How To Keep It Fresh

Keep it in sealed containers at room temp. Airtight glass jars work the best for storing.

Ways To Use It

It's not just for ice cream - try it on your morning yogurt, as a cake topper, or scattered over warm brioche.

Mix It Up

Try different Jell-O flavors. The orange kind makes an awesome creamsicle-style topping.

Expert Advice

  • Pulse quickly for even crumb size
  • Spread super thin before baking
  • Throw in a moisture packet if your kitchen's humid

This strawberry crunch topping brings back all those summer vibes. It's an easy way to add a bit of childhood magic and yummy crunch to anything sweet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ How long will it stay fresh?
Keep it sealed tight in a dry container at room temp, and it should last around a week.
→ Can gluten-sensitive folks enjoy this?
Absolutely! Just grab gluten-free Golden Oreos or any similar gluten-free cookie.
→ Do I have to stick with strawberry?
Not at all! You can swap in any flavor of gelatin to create new combos.
→ Am I supposed to separate the Oreos?
Nope, don’t bother removing the filling. Crush them whole.
→ What’s the best use for this topping?
It’s amazing on ice cream, adds layers to cakes or yogurt, and gives your desserts a crunchy kick.

Irresistible Strawberries

Crushed Golden Oreos and strawberry-flavored gelatin mix together to create a crunchy, sweet topping that channels the nostalgic flavor of those classic frozen treats.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Minutes
Total Time
18 Minutes

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 15 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

01 24 Golden Oreos
02 4 tablespoons melted butter
03 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Crush the Golden Oreos (with cream filling intact) into crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag and rolling pin.

Step 02

Combine the Oreo crumbs, dry Jell-O powder, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 03

Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a greased or lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.

Step 04

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the topping cool completely to become crisp.

Notes

  1. Feel free to use different Jell-O flavors for variety.
  2. Use gluten-free vanilla sandwich cookies for a gluten-free version.
  3. Store the topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  4. Perfect as a topping for ice cream, yogurt, cakes, or desserts.

Tools You'll Need

  • Food processor or a heavy tool like a rolling pin/mallet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat (optional)
  • Medium-sized mixing bowl

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy from the butter
  • Contains gluten from the Oreo cookies

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 141
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
  • Protein: 1 g