Description
Strawberry shortcake ice cream bars are the perfect summer treat that combines creamy vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy shortcake crust. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making them a nostalgic favorite for all ages. Easy to make and customizable, these bars are ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by tossing them with sugar and letting them sit for 10 minutes.
- Crush the shortbread cookies and mix them with melted butter; press this mixture into an 8×8 baking dish.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in sugar, vanilla extract, and prepared strawberries.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the crust, smoothing it evenly.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
- Cut into squares and serve topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes (freezing)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg