Description
Delightful Strawberry Crunch Bars layered with a graham cracker crust, strawberry ice cream, and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry cereal or freeze-dried strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until you achieve a sandy texture. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, ensuring it forms an even crust.
- Create the ice cream layer: In another bowl, mix the softened strawberry ice cream with chopped fresh strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything melds beautifully.
- Layering time: Gently spread the strawberry ice cream mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Top with whipped cream: Spoon the whipped cream over the ice cream layer, spreading it evenly.
- Garnish wisely: Finish by sprinkling the strawberry cereal or freeze-dried strawberries on top.
- Freeze to perfection: Place the dish in the freezer for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Serving: Once set, take a sharp knife and cut the bars into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Perfect for make-ahead; freeze overnight for best results. Customize with different ice cream flavors or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, dessert, summer, ice cream, no-bake