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Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars for Summer Bliss

Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Bars are a nostalgic and easy no-bake dessert perfect for summer enjoyment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best taste.
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream Substitute with dairy-free ice cream for a vegan option.
Layering
  • 1.5 cups crushed shortbread cookies Homemade versions provide great flavor.
Cake Coating
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips or candy melts For coating.
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup whipped cream Use non-dairy topping for a lighter version.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • zip-top plastic bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and hull strawberries, then purée them until smooth.
  2. Mix strawberry purée with softened vanilla ice cream, stirring gently.
  3. Crush shortbread cookies using a zip-top bag and a rolling pin.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  5. Spoon strawberry ice cream mixture into the dish and smooth it out.
  6. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top and press down gently.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about 4 hours.
  8. Melt chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
  9. Lift the bars out of the dish using parchment and slice them.
  10. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
  11. Return coated bars to the freezer for about 30 minutes.
  12. Slice with a hot knife and serve with whipped cream or strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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