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Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
This nostalgic strawberry shortcake gelato cake is layered with buttery vanilla cookie crust, creamy vanilla bean gelato, fruity strawberry sorbetto, and crunchy strawberry shortcake crumbles. Inspired by classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, this easy no-bake frozen dessert is the ultimate summer treat.
Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
This strawberry shortcake gelato cake is the nostalgic summer dessert of my dreams. Made with a buttery Golden Oreo cookie crust, layers of creamy Talenti Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato and bright Summer Strawberry Sorbetto, plus a crunchy strawberry shortcake topping, this frozen dessert tastes like an elevated version of those classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars we all grew up obsessed with.
It’s creamy, fruity, crunchy, buttery, and I will be keeping it in my freezer all summer long. For emergencies.
What Is Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake?
There are some desserts that instantly transport you back to childhood, and strawberry shortcake ice cream bars are absolutely one of them. The crunchy strawberry coating. The creamy vanilla center. The sweet strawberry flavor melting down your hand approximately 12 seconds after opening it. Pure summer magic.
This strawberry shortcake gelato cake takes all of those nostalgic flavors and upgrades them into a decadent frozen dessert that somehow feels both playful and elevated. We’re talking layers of silky vanilla bean gelato, fruity strawberry sorbetto, buttery cookie crust, and that signature strawberry crunch topping in every bite.
This gelato cake features:
- A buttery Golden Oreo cookie crust
- Creamy Talenti Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato
- Bright and fruity Talenti Summer Strawberry Sorbetto
- A fruity strawberry shortcake crunch topping
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
Are you sold? I’m sold. If you’re looking for the bullet points on why this cake is the best thing you’ll make all summer here’s the TLDR:
- It’s completely no-bake: No oven required. Which is exactly the kind of energy we’re bringing into summer.
- It tastes incredibly nostalgic: If you loved strawberry shortcake ice cream bars as a kid, prepare to become deeply emotional over this dessert.
- It looks super impressive. Even though it’s secretly very easy to make.
- Perfect for summer entertaining: Make it ahead, keep it in the freezer, and pull it out whenever you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
One of the best parts about this recipe is how simple the ingredient list is. I’m talking 5 ingredients simple. This is the type of recipe you can throw together with quick trip to your corner store. Here’s your shopping list:
- Golden Oreos
- Unsalted butter
- Freeze dried strawberreis
- Vanilla bean gelato
- Strawberry sorbet
AND THAT’S IT.
Tips for the Best Gelato Cake
This gelato cake couldn’t be easier to make, but we rounded up our top tips to ensure you get the best cake every time!
- Let the gelato soften slightly first: You want it spreadable, not melted into soup. Depending on how warm your kitchen is you might need to leave it out of the fridge for a more or less time!
- Use parchment paper: This makes removing and slicing the cake dramatically easier.
- Work quickly: Gelato melts fast, so assemble efficiently for cleaner layers and freeze the layers in between so you get nice clean layers.
- Freeze overnight if possible: This gives the layers time to fully firm up and makes slicing easier.
How to Store Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
The beautiful thing about this cake is you can prep it ahead and store it for when you need it! Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks!
Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing.
Happy baking (or rather, no-baking) my friends!
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PrintStrawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
- Prep Time 40 minutes
- Cook Time 0 minutes
- Total Time 8 hours and 40 minutes
- Yield 20 servings
- Category Dessert
- Method frozen
- Cuisine American
Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Cake
This nostalgic and decadent strawberry shortcake gelato cake is made with a buttery vanilla cookie crust layered with creamy vanilla bean gelato, strawberry sorbet and a crunchy strawberry shortcake topping. Inspired by those classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, this easy no-bake frozen dessert is guaranteed to steal the show all summer long.
- Prep Time 40 minutes
- Cook Time 0 minutes
- Total Time 8 hours and 40 minutes
- Yield 20 servings
- Category Dessert
- Method frozen
- Cuisine American
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 15 vanilla sandwich cookies (we used golden oreos)
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
For the Gelato Cake
- 30 vanilla sandwich cookies (we used golden oreos)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 2 pints Talenti Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato
- 1 pint Talenti Summer Strawberry Sorbetto
Instructions
- First, make the strawberry crunch topping. Place the vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until broken down, leaving a few pea-sized pieces for texture. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to the food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Stir the crushed strawberries into the cookie crumbs along with the melted butter and a pinch of salt until evenly combined and the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom and sides to ensure easy removal later. Set aside.
- Make the cookie crust. Add the 30 vanilla sandwich cookies to the food processor and pulse until very fine crumbs form. Pour in the melted butter and add a pinch of salt, pulsing again until the mixture is fully combined and resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crust mixture into the prepared springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to firmly press the crumbs into an even, tightly packed layer.
- Allow the vanilla gelato to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier spreading.
- Scoop one pint of the vanilla gelato over the crust and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer. Transfer the pan to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Remove the cake from the freezer. Scoop the pint of strawberry sorbet over the vanilla gelato layer and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.
- Return to the freezer for another 10 minutes to allow the layers to firm up before adding the final layer.
- Top the cake with the remaining pint of vanilla gelato, spreading it into a smooth, even layer.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping all over the top of the cake. Use your hands to gently press the crunchies into the gelato so they stick.
- Cover the cake loosely with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, until fully firm and sliceable. Before serving, allow the cake to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing.
- Prep Time 40 minutes
- Cook Time 0 minutes
- Total Time 8 hours and 40 minutes
- Yield 20 servings
- Category Dessert
- Method frozen
- Cuisine American
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