Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar
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As a kid, the jingle of an ice cream truck always made me excited for my favorite order: strawberry shortcake ice cream bars! You too? Well, that little kid grew up to run a food blog and have a sweet tooth, so you bet I’ve crafted this special recipe to recapture that nostalgic joy… Let me show you how with just five ingredients!
Don’t wait for the ice cream truck — you only need five ingredients to make strawberry shortcake ice cream bars at home. They’re nostalgic, creamy, and full of that classic strawberry-and-crumbly-cookie goodness we all grew up loving, and they’re perfect for a warm summer afternoon or an easy dessert.
With just 30 minutes of hands-on time, these bars come together surprisingly fast and couldn’t be more approachable. The steps are simple, the payoff is big, and the only real challenge is waiting for them to freeze — you’ve got this.
Ingredient notes
- Avocado oil: It might seem unexpected in an ice cream bar, but avocado oil melts seamlessly with the white chocolate, creating a smoother, silkier coating that sets beautifully.
- Cookie crust: Strawberry shortcake is all about that buttery, crumbly bite. The cookie crumb layer adds just the right amount of crunch and gives a nod to the classic shortcake texture we all love.
- Freeze-dried strawberries: These bring concentrated strawberry flavor and a pretty pop of color without adding moisture. Fresh berries would soften the coating, so freeze-dried is the way to go here.
How to decorate your strawberry shortcake ice cream bar
A simple way to decorate these is to save some of the melted white chocolate to drizzle over your bars. Here are some other cute ideas:
- Freeze dried strawberries: Use some of the freeze dried strawberries to decorate! Secure them in place with the melted white chocolate (the tastiest ‘glue’ ever).
- Sprinkles or edible glitter: I personally like to leave the sprinkles off as I love the strawberry cookie crust just the way it is, but if you’d like a pretty pop of sweetness, add some sprinkles. If you’re going all out, some edible glitter would be so aesthetic!
- Strawberry sprinkles: Use these edible strawberry decoration toppers to play off the strawberry theme!
- Nuts: Add some extra crunch with some chopped nuts.
- Coconut flakes: For a tropical twist.
Frequently asked questions
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I don’t have popsicle molds. Can I still make this?
If you get creative, you can still make this. You can use ice cube trays, cleaned yogurt containers, or small paper cups. Essentially, you can fill just about any container, pop a stick in it, and freeze it to make popsicles!
Where can I get a popsicle mold?
There are many options online, but you can also often find them at dollar stores or home goods stores.
Can I make this with other berry flavors?
Sure, you can simply substitute strawberry ice cream and freeze-dried strawberries with another berry of your choice. Raspberry or blueberry would be my first picks!
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups strawberry ice cream (softened – see notes)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (see notes)
- 4 golden Oreo cookies
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Put the softened strawberry ice cream into a bowl and mix until it is pourable but not completely liquid.2 ¾ cups strawberry ice cream
- Pour the melted ice cream into popsicle molds, insert a popsicle stick, and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours. (Put a small baking sheet into your freezer – you'll need it cold to assemble the bars.)
- Add the white chocolate chips and avocado oil to a glass. Microwave for 30 seconds, and then stir until it's completely smooth. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.¼ cup white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- To make the shortcake coating, pulse the golden Oreo cookies and freeze-dried strawberries until they become crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a plate.4 golden Oreo cookies, ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- To assemble the ice cream bars, remove the baking sheet from your freezer and line it with parchment paper. Unmold one strawberry ice cream bar (dipping it in a glass of warm water can help) and drizzle one side with white chocolate.
- Place the bar, chocolate drizzle side down, in the strawberry crumbs. Drizzle on more chocolate and then flip the bar so it is coated on both sides.
- Place the bar on the cold baking sheet, drizzle a little more chocolate on top if you'd like, and then assemble the rest of the bars. Place the bars back into the freezer until they're firm.
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