Creamy, dreamy ice cream balls coated in a sweet strawberry crunch shell—perfectly bite-sized and irresistible!
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 2 hours (including freezing)
Yield: 10–12 bites
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)
1 cup crushed golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos)
1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup white chocolate (optional, melted for coating)
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop small balls of vanilla ice cream using a cookie scoop and place them on the sheet. Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm.
3. In a bowl, mix crushed cookies, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter until crumbly.
4. (Optional) Dip each frozen ice cream ball quickly into melted white chocolate for a smooth coating.
5. Roll each ice cream ball in the strawberry crunch mixture until fully coated.
6. Return to freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pro Tip:
For extra crunch and flavor, add a pinch of salt to the crumb mixture—it enhances the strawberry sweetness beautifully!
