Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars are a nostalgic and refreshing treat, perfect for hot summer days or when you’re craving something sweet and fruity. These bars feature layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, a strawberry center, and a crunchy shortcake crumb coating that mimics the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake. Easy to make at home, they combine rich textures with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, delivering a delightful dessert that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients:
For the Ice Cream Bars:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream or sorbet, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
For the Crumb Coating:
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Spread the vanilla ice cream evenly into the bottom of the dish. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until slightly firm.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened strawberry ice cream or sorbet with the chopped strawberries. Spread this layer over the vanilla ice cream. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- While the ice cream is freezing, prepare the crumb coating. In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed shortbread cookies, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until well combined.
- Remove the ice cream layers from the dish and cut them into bars. Gently press the crumb coating onto all sides of each bar.
- Place the coated bars back into the freezer for 1-2 hours to set completely.
Enjoy these homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars as a cool, delicious treat any time you need a burst of summer flavor!
