Strawberry season is one of my favorite times of the year. Taking the first bite of a perfectly ripe, plump, sweet strawberry is one of those simple moments of joy I look forward to every year. We can’t get enough strawberry desserts — and these Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars are one we can make year round! I know you strawberry lovers out there will understand. 😉 These Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars have the perfect combination of classic flavors as well as textures! With a shortbread cookie crust, creamy strawberry and vanilla ice cream, a layer of strawberry jam for a fruity punch, and a strawberry crunch topping, they’re the perfect no bake dessert to beat the heat. These dessert bars are a homemade version of the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars that usually come on a popsicle stick, although they are even easier to make and they still have all the nostalgic flavors in them! Using freeze-dried strawberries gives this classic frozen dessert a fresh strawberry flavor without any fuss, so it really is the perfect treat. For more frozen dessert inspiration, try my Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cupcakes, my Oreo Ice Cream Cake or these amazing Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches!
Ingredients Needed:
Shortbread: I’ve used shortbread cookies I got from the store to make this recipe quick and easy. You’ll need it for the cookie crust and the crumb coating. Any plain (unfilled) vanilla cookie will work fine! Butter: salted butter will bind the base together. Ice Cream: you’ll need both strawberry ice cream and vanilla ice cream for this recipe. Use store-bought or make your own. Strawberry Jam: adds a punch of strawberry flavor — homemade or store bought both work great. Freeze-Dried Strawberries: you should be able to find freeze-dried strawberries in your local grocery store, or order them online! They are a key ingredient in these bars but you can also make them without.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
This recipe comes together quickly with some store-bought shortcuts! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Bar Variations
Make your own crust. Make your own shortbread crust, like in my Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe. Flavors. Make different flavor versions of this dessert by using other jams or fillings, and ice creams in a different flavor. Try my Easy No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream with cherry jam in the middle, or blueberry ice cream with blueberry jam (just skip the freeze dried strawberries in the topping!). Topping. Add some sprinkles to the top for extra color. Alternatively, add some white chocolate chips or a drizzle to the top for extra sweetness and texture. Strawberries. Add a few chopped fresh strawberries to one or more of the layers for some extra strawberry magic! Popsicles. You can make this recipe in popsicle molds if you prefer an on-the-stick treat. Just freeze and coat the bars with the crumble after removing from the mold. Freeze until ready to serve!
Serving Suggestions
Top these ice cream bars with some Strawberry Sauce or some Homemade Whipped Cream for added decadence! For more strawberry dessert ideas, check out this Strawberry Pie, my Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe, and also my Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Also, try my Strawberry Milkshake or Strawberry Lemonade for some more strawberry flavors for your summer events!
More Easy Ice Cream Desserts To Try
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cupcakes
Brownie Sundae
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