Fresh berries are tucked in between brown sugar and oat layers and then baked into bubbling golden brown heaven. Go ahead and eat half the crunch while it’s warm the first day (you won’t be able to resist, trust me) and then tuck the rest of the pan into the refrigerator overnight.
Before we go much further, let’s clarify the difference between a fruit crisp and a fruit crunch. (Is this technically a thing? Who knows? But in my mind, it needs to be explained.) Two layers of crust make this dessert a fruit “crunch” vs a “crisp”. That said, most of you are still going to call it a fruit crisp and that works well for this ice cream, because the ice cream itself isn’t crunchy at all. So, I’m calling it Strawberry Crisp Ice Cream. How’s that for confusing you bright and early on a Tuesday morning? The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here! Remember the Apple Crisp Ice Cream? and the Peach Cobbler Ice Cream that I went a bit crazy over a couple years ago? When I spied the leftover Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch in the refrigerator last week, I decided it was time for a new ice cream flavor. I’ve made this Strawberry Crisp Ice Cream a couple times now (both with and without the rhubarb) and I can’t get enough of it. If you’re hanging out with me on Snapchat or Instagram, you’ve gotten a peek at this ice cream a few times now. The Strawberry Crisp / Crunch is pretty spectacular on its own, but it’s about to get better. Bite-size chunks of strawberry crisp are swirled into my favorite homemade vanilla ice cream. The ice cream is amazing as soft serve straight out of the machine with the chunks of crisp added to it, but after a few hours in the freezer? This ice cream really shines with its blend of creamy ice cream, sweet berries, and an abundance of chewy brown sugar oat crust pieces. For more great strawberry desserts, check out this Strawberry Shortcake Cake Roll. I’ve been craving it ever since I first saw it. This Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Pie tastes exactly like an ice cream cone and I can’t get enough of it. And these Strawberries and Cream Magic Bars are on my list to try soon as well. Nothing beats a strawberry dessert in the summertime. When it comes to strawberry desserts, I’m game to try them all. This Strawberry Shortcake is like no other I’ve seen and it needs to happen soon. Last but not least, if you’re a fan of traditional Southern Peach Cobbler, you’ll want to put this Strawberry Cobbler on your list for summer dessert making. Kitchen Tip: I use this ice cream maker (and this ice cream maker) and the results are great with both machines.
