Decadent layers of sugar cookies, cream cheese, strawberries and more combine to make Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe. This classic dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Strawberry Bars sliced and ready to serve on a plate.

Strawberry season is upon us, and this delicious recipe is such an Easy Strawberry Dessert. The layers give you so much goodness in one bite.

Did you eat the Good Humor Crunch ice cream bars growing up? I did and this recipe brings back fond memories. This is such a classic and delicious recipe.

The kids also love Strawberry Crunch Cake and Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe
Ingredients
How to Make Strawberry Crunch Bars
Storage
Pro Tips
More Strawberry Recipes

Why We Love This Recipe

The sugar cookies add a layer of decadence you can’t resist. This recipe is a great dessert we make all year long.

I love recipes with cream cheese and that layer really makes it decadent. It is SO good with the strawberry flavors.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies. Golden Oreos make a good substitute. You could also try Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe.
Sugar. Granulated sugar is needed for this recipe.
Butter. The butter needs to be melted.
Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature to make it easier to blend.
Heavy Cream. Make sure it is cold before using. Don’t take it out of the fridge until ready to use.
Strawberries. Fresh is best but you can use frozen if you can’t find berries.

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How to Make Strawberry Crunch Bars

Step 1. First, get your 9×13 baking dish ready. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Go ahead and preheat the oven too.

Step 2. Next, crush the sugar cookies. You can use a food processor and it is fast and easy. However, if you do not have one, put the cookies in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.

Melted butter added to crumbs and combined.

Step 3. Once crushed, add the melted butter to the food processor. Keep pulsing until blended together.

Crust pressed into baking dish and baked.

Step 4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake and set aside so it can cool.

Step 5. Wash the berries and slice them.

Whipping cream and cream cheese combined.

Step 6. Whip the heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form. Once it is the right consistency, add the softened cream cheese. Mix this together until smooth.

Step 7. Carefully fold in the sliced berries by hand. Be very gentle as you do this, so the berries don’t lose their shape.

Step 8. Finally, spread the mixture on the cooled sugar cookie crust.

Step 9. Take the cookies that are remaining and crush them. Sprinkle all over the top of the pan.

Storage

Cover your pan with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer. This will make it easier to cut and serve when ready.

Then about 15 to 20 minutes before you are ready to serve, take out of the freezer and slice. Leftovers can be stored up to 5 days.

Pro Tips

Fruit. If you can’t get fresh fruit, you can use freeze-dried berries or frozen ones. Fresh is always best but sometimes not always possible.
Room temperature ingredients. Start with room temperature ingredients so it is easier to blend.
Don’t overmix. This will create air pockets in the whipped cream mixture. While it will still taste great, it will alter the appearance.
Don’t overbake the cookie crust. It will continue to cook in the baking dish and will become firmer as it sets.
Cut the bars easily. Allow to cool completely and use a sharp knife. Wipe the knife down between each slice.

More Strawberry Recipes

The recipe will still be absolutely delicious. I can’t wait for you to try this dessert. Serve shortcake bars for guests, family dinners, brunch, and more. Give this yummy recipe a try and leave a comment once you do.

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