Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

A delightful frozen treat that combines creamy strawberry ice cream with cookie crumbs and freeze-dried strawberries for a nostalgic ice cream bar experience. These homemade pops are coated in a crunchy strawberry-cookie crust.

6 servings
4 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pint strawberry ice cream
  • 4 pieces sugar cookies
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 6 pieces ice-pop molds and sticks

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Divide ice cream among ice-pop molds, insert sticks, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer half of crumbs to a plate. Add strawberries to remaining crumbs in food processor and drizzle with butter. Pulse a few times to create strawberry crumbs. Stir strawberry crumbs into plain crumbs on plate.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Line a large plate or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip molds briefly into hot water. Working one at a time, remove ice pop from mold and thaw 1 minute. Dip in crumbs, turning to coat and pressing to adhere. Transfer pops to prepared plate and freeze again at least 15 minutes before serving.

    30 min

  4. 4.

    Ice pops can be made 7 days ahead; freeze in an airtight container.