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Strawberry Crunch Recipe

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Strawberry Crunch is a sweet, buttery, and crunchy topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, parfaits, or ice cream. Made with crushed cookies and strawberry flavor, it’s an easy and nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 20 Golden Oreos (or vanilla sandwich cookies)
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) strawberry gelatin mix (optional, for vibrant color and flavor)

Instructions

1. Crush the Cookies:

  • Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until they form coarse crumbs. Alternatively, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

2. Add the Strawberries:

  • Add the freeze-dried strawberries to the food processor and pulse a few times to mix them with the cookie crumbs. If not using a processor, crush the strawberries separately and mix them into the crumbs.

3. Incorporate the Butter:

  • Pour the melted butter over the mixture and pulse or stir until evenly combined. The mixture should be crumbly but stick together slightly when pressed.

4. Add Gelatin (Optional):

  • If you’d like a more vibrant strawberry flavor and color, mix in the strawberry gelatin powder. Stir or pulse until incorporated.

5. Use or Store:

  • Use the Strawberry Crunch immediately as a topping or layer for cakes, cupcakes, parfaits, or other desserts.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.


Notes

  • For a lighter flavor, substitute half of the freeze-dried strawberries with freeze-dried raspberries.
  • This mixture works perfectly as a topping for a Strawberry Crunch Cake or layered parfaits.
  • To use as a crust, press the mixture into a pie pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes to set.