Introduction
Imagine biting into a cool, creamy strawberry shortcake ice cream bar on a hot summer day — just like the ones from your childhood!
These homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars bring back all those memories, but even better because they’re made fresh in your kitchen.
If you love easy summer desserts, nostalgia, and crowd-pleasers, you’re going to absolutely adore this recipe.
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
- Nostalgic Flavor: Taste just like the ice cream truck favorites!
- Super Easy: Only a few simple steps — no ice cream maker needed.
- Fresh Ingredients: Strawberries, cream, and real vanilla.
- Perfect for Parties: Kids and adults will love them.
Ingredients You’ll Need
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Ice Cream | 3 cups (softened) |
| Strawberry Ice Cream | 3 cups (softened) |
| Golden Oreos | 20 cookies (crushed) |
| Freeze-Dried Strawberries | ½ cup (crushed) |
| Butter (melted) | 3 tbsp |
| Optional: fresh strawberries | For garnish |
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Crumb Coating
- Crush the Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries together.
- Mix with melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Layer the Ice Cream
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread the softened vanilla ice cream in an even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Add a layer of softened strawberry ice cream on top. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
- Cut and Coat
- Once firm, cut the layered ice cream into bars.
- Quickly roll each bar in the crumb mixture until fully coated.
- Freeze Again
- Freeze the coated bars for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips for the Perfect Ice Cream Bars
- Slightly soften the ice cream for easy layering, but don’t let it melt.
- Use a hot knife (run under warm water) to slice clean bars.
- Double the crumb coating if you like extra crunch!
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate Lovers: Use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla.
- Vegan Option: Choose dairy-free ice cream and plant-based butter.
- Other Berries: Try freeze-dried raspberries or blueberries for a twist.
Storage Tips
- Store the bars in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
- Best eaten within 2 weeks for maximum freshness.
FAQ About Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare them up to a week ahead. Just keep them tightly sealed in the freezer.
Can I use fresh strawberries instead of freeze-dried?
Fresh strawberries will add moisture. It’s better to use freeze-dried for the crunch coating.
What if I don’t have Golden Oreos?
You can substitute with shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers.
Conclusion
There’s just something magical about recreating a childhood favorite in your own kitchen.
With these Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars, you’ll bring smiles to everyone around — and probably make some new memories too.
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