Description
Creamy strawberry ice cream layered between buttery graham cracker crusts, frozen into delicious handheld bars. A refreshing no-churn dessert perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 300 g strawberries (fresh or frozen, finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 325 g graham crackers
- 230 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 300 g whipping cream or heavy cream (cold)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 150 g sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper on all sides and secure with clips. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberries and water. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer with the lid slightly ajar until thick and chunky. Uncover and cook off excess liquid until a thick compote forms. Cool completely.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs using a bag and rolling pin or food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
- Mix melted butter into the crumbs until evenly coated and resembling wet sand. Press half into the prepared pan.
- Firmly press the crust into an even layer and freeze while preparing the filling. Set aside remaining crumbs.
- Whip the cold cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk in condensed milk, then fold in the cooled strawberry compote until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture over the crust, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top, press firmly, and freeze for at least 12 hours or until solid.
- Lift from pan, slice into 8 bars, and serve or store in the freezer.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for brighter flavor or frozen for convenience.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Try adding a swirl of chocolate or crushed nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
