Last updated on April 30th, 2024 at 09:01 pm
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect family dessert idea that screams summer and satisfaction, let me introduce you to this Oreo Strawberry Crunch Pie. This easy, no-bake dessert is a sweet symphony of flavors and textures, combining the crunchy, creamy goodness of a Golden Oreo crust with the lusciousness of strawberries and cream filling. Topped off with a crunchy strawberry topping, it’s a gourmet dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Whether you’re a seasoned baking enthusiast or just dipping your toes into desserts, this easy pie recipe is wonderfully straightforward, guaranteeing a yummy treat to share with family and friends.
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Ingredients for Oreo Strawberry Crunch Pie
For the Crust:
– 24 Golden Oreo cookies
– 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
– 1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
– 1 package freeze dried strawberries from Trader Joe’s, crushed into a fine powder (Or about 1.2 oz of freeze fried strawberries)
– 3 cups cold milk (Or however much your pudding mix calls for)
– 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
– 10 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
– 1 package Trader Joe’s freeze dried strawberries slightly crushed** (Or about 1.2 oz of freeze dried strawberries from another brand)
– ¼ cup butter melted
**Please see FAQs for if you don’t want to use freeze dried strawberries or don’t know where to find them!
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How to Make Oreo Strawberry Crunch Pie
Prepare the Crust:
1. Crush the Golden Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin, but the food processor makes it easier to get really fine crumbs that you need for a pie crust.
2. Transfer the cookie crumbs to a mixing bowl and stir in the 5 tablespoons melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Use your fingers to get it started, and then the back of a spoon to smooth things over.
4. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
Make the Filling:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Follow the instructions on your pudding box for this.
2. Crush 1.2 oz of freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder. You can put them in a thick reusable sandwich bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
3. After your pudding has formed, add in the crushed freeze dried strawberries and mix until thoroughly incorporated
4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry and pudding mixture until well combined.
6. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate the pie while you prepare the topping. At least another 30 minutes. You can put the crunch topping on closer to serving time if you want to, and then it will be nice and crunchy.
Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
1. Crush the remaining 10 Golden Oreo cookies placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin until they resemble coarse crumbs. You want thicker crumbs than the ones you used for the crust.
2. Do the same to crush 1.2 oz of freeze dried strawberries. You also want chunkier pieces here, rather than a fine powder like before.
3. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the Golden Oreo Crumbs, crushed freeze dried strawberries and 1/4 cup melted butter.
4. Sprinkle over your pie filling
5. Chill your finished pie in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving to allow everything to set.
Pro Tips
Let me guide you through crafting this gourmet (but easy!) dessert that’ll undoubtedly be the highlight of any party.
- Achieving a Firm Oreo Crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the pie dish. I’ve found that using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup helps create that ideal compact base which is crucial for a delightful crunch with every bite. Make sure you angle your spoon to press down the crust into the bottom “corners” of your pie dish, too.
- Storing for Freshness: To keep the pie fresh, cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. It’s best enjoyed within two days, ensuring the crust and topping remain crisp.
- Decorative Flair: Don’t hold back on decoration! A dollop of whipped cream topping and a few extra fresh strawberries can turn this family dessert idea into an elegant centerpiece. For a summer pie recipe twist, garnish with mint leaves for color and an extra pop of flavor.
- Additional Flavors: Feel free to play with flavors. Adding a layer of chocolate ganache between the Oreo crust and strawberry filling can introduce a decadent twist to this no-bake dessert, making it even more irresistible to food enthusiasts. You could also try swapping out strawberries for raspberries and give it go!
FAQs
Got questions about whipping up an Oreo Strawberry Crunch Pie? You’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s swapping out ingredients, getting the pie to last a little longer, or just making sure you’re setting yourself up for the sweetest success at your next gathering, I’ve got your answers right here.
- Where do I get freeze dried strawberries?? Can I use anything else?: So, I originally wanted this recipe to be a more traditional pudding pie with a strawberry crunch topping but I encountered 2 problems. My first problem, was that I could not find instant strawberry pudding. Surely it exists somewhere! But I wasn’t about to make another trip to another grocery store to find it. Second problem: traditional strawberry crunch desserts use Jell-O. For most people, that’s fine! In my family, my husband is vegetarian, so we try to avoid Jell-O. Thus, I went for the freeze dried strawberries from my beloved Trader Joe’s. The Trader Joe’s bags come in 1.2 oz packages, so I used 1 package for the filling and another for the topping. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, I believe Wal-Mart sells freeze dried strawberries, too. You might just have to weigh/measure out your freeze dried strawberries to get the right amount.
- Can I use frozen strawberries instead of freeze dried? So… Yes! And also, no. If you can’t find freeze dried strawberries near you, I have a couple suggestions for you! For your filling, you could use regular vanilla pudding and in add in some chopped fresh strawberries. I would not recommend using fresh strawberries in the topping, because fresh strawberries will make your Oreos really soggy and take away the “crunch.” Instead, replace the freeze dried strawberries with some regular strawberry Jell-O. One small package should be enough.
- How should I store the pie to keep it fresh? This scrumptious pie is best kept in the refrigerator. Cover it lightly with plastic wrap or foil, and it’ll stay fresh for up to 2 days. I’m sure it’ll be okay for 3 days, too, tbh. If it lasts that long!
- Is it possible to make this pie ahead of time? Yes, indeed! Prepare the crust and filling the day before, but keep them separate and chilled in the fridge. Then, combine them before serving and add your strawberry crunch topping on top.
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Oreo Strawberry Crunch Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 24 Golden Oreos crushed into very fine crumbs
- 5 Tbsp butter melted
Filling
- 1 large package vanilla instant pudding 5.1 oz
- 1.2 oz freeze dried strawberries crushed into a fine powder
- 3 cups cold milk or however much milk your pudding mix calls for
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 10 Golden Oreos crushed slightly
- 1.2 oz freeze dried strawberries slightly crushed into smaller chunks
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
To Make Pie Crust
- Crush 24 Golden Oreos into very fine crumbs. You can use a food processor to make this easier and faster.
- Combine your crushed Oreo crumbs with 5 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until the Oreo crumbs are well coated in butter.
- Press your Oreo crumbs into a pie dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon to make sure your Oreos are really pressed down and compact.
- Let your crust chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you add the filling.
To Make Strawberry Filling
- Prepare your instant vanilla pudding according to the package instructions.
- Crush 1.2 oz freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder.
- Mix your strawberry powder into the prepared pudding until it is evenly spread out.
- Fill your pie crust with the filling. Use a rubber spatula to smooth the top.
To Make Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Lightly crush 1.2 oz freeze dried strawberries into smaller chunks (NOT a fine powder like you did for the filling. This time you actually want some pieces of strawberry to provide a "crunch" in your topping).
- Lightly crust 10 Golden Oreos into smaller chunks (NOT fine crumbs like your did for the crust, just chunks)
- Mix your strawberry chunks, Oreo chunks and 1/4 cup melted butter together.
- Sprinkle your topping on top of your pie filling.
- Let your whole pie set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
