Strawberry Crunch Recipe Recipes Recipe Cards

TEXAS STRAWBERRY CRUNCH SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• For the strawberry cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to hang over the sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.
• Put 8 ounces of the strawberries in a blender and process until pureed; you should have 1 cup. Set aside.
• Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
• Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
• Add the eggs, one at the time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl until the batter is completely combined, smooth and creamy.
• With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the strawberry purée, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
• Add the vanilla and mix until combined, making sure not to overmix. Add a few drops of the pink food coloring if using until you reach the desired color. Chop the remaining 8 ounces strawberries; you should have 1 cup. Fold the chopped strawberries into the batter.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before inverting it on a wire rack or serving dish. Remove the parchment and allow to cool completely, 30 to 35 minutes.
• For the whipped cream: Add the gelatin to the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk by hand until fully dissolved. Beat the heavy cream mixture in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on low speed. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar until combined. Increase to medium high speed and whisk until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla until combined.
• For the strawberry shortcake topping: The cookies and wafers each have different textures, so they need to be processed one at a time. Pulse the spiced biscuit cookies in a food processor until crushed, then transfer to a plate. Pulse the strawberry crème-filled sandwich cookies and transfer to the same plate. Pulse the strawberry-flavored wafer cookies, transfer to the plate and mix together the cookie crumbs.
• Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake, then sprinkle generously with the strawberry shortcake topping (see Cook's Note). Slice and serve.

STRAWBERRY CRUNCH TOPPING RECIPE

Steps:

• For Traditional Strawberry Topping (OVEN BAKE METHOD): Preheat oven to 350-degrees F; line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add Oreos to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped (24-32 pulses). Sprinkle the strawberry Jell-O powder over the Oreos. Pulse twice to combine. Pour the melted butter (and salt if using unsalted butter) over the mixture and pulse until thoroughly combined and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (about 8-12 pulses). Transfer the crumbles to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted and fragrant (baking time will depend upon oven strength and the amount of butter you use). Place baking sheet on a wire cooling rack and cool completely to room temperature. Use and enjoy or store for later!
• For Quick Strawberry Topping (NO-BAKE METHOD): Add the Oreos to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped (24-32 pulses). Add the strawberries to the bowl and pulse a few times to combine. Drizzle 5 tablespoons of melted butter (and salt if using unsalted butter) over the crushed strawberry mixture. Pulse or stir until the mixture is just moistened (not wet) and comes together. Stir in more melted butter, ½ tablespoon at a time, as needed. You want the mixture to resemble coarse crumbs - don't over process! Serve and enjoy or store for later!

STRAWBERRY CRUNCH ICE CREAM BARS

Steps:

• For the strawberry ice cream: Heat the heavy cream and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbles form around the edges, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
• Meanwhile, beat the sugar, honey and egg yolks in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until pale yellow. While whisking, gradually add a little of the hot cream mixture to the egg mixture until combined. Gradually add the remaining cream until all is incorporated, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in the freeze-dried strawberry powder. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in a few drops of red food coloring, if desired. Cool completely over an ice water bath, then process in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Spoon the ice cream into a 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Transfer to the freezer and freeze until very firm, at least 3 to 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Meanwhile, make the strawberry crunch: Place the sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, 3 or 4 times. Add the gelatin and melted butter and pulse just until combined. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let stand until dry.
• Remove the ice cream from the freezer. Lift the ice cream on the parchment from the baking pan. Cut into 8 bars. Insert a popsicle stick in the bottom of each bar. Dredge each bar in the strawberry crunch mixture. (Each bar should be evenly coated all over.) Transfer the coated bars to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze 1 hour to firm up before serving.

STRAWBERRY BISCOFF CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease four 9-inch cake pans.
• Combine vanilla cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup oil in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Divide batter amongst 2 cake pans.
• Combine strawberry cake mix, remaining 3 eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup oil in a second bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Divide batter amongst 2 cake pans.
• Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 24 to 28 minutes. Remove cakes from oven and cool on a wire rack.
• For the frosting, beat butter and powdered in a bowl sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
• For the crunch, crush freeze-dried strawberries and cookies in a large resealable plastic bag. Add butter and shake until the mixture is evenly combined.
• Place one vanilla cake on a cake stand and top with a thin layer of frosting. Add one strawberry layer and top with frosting. Repeat with the remaining cakes, alternating between vanilla and strawberry layers. Frost the sides of the cake. Cover the cake completely with strawberry-Biscoff crunch, pressing the mixtures all over the sides and top.