5-Min Strawberry Crunch Cake
No-bake strawberry shortcake with crispy wafer crumble and fresh berries. Build it in a bowl in under 5 minutes for a viral-worthy dessert.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, ~60 seconds.
Step 2
Crush wafers into bite-sized crumbs — aim for 50% chunks, 50% dust.
Step 3
Toss warm crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
Step 4
Slice strawberries in half or quarters.
Step 5
Layer whipped cream, crumble, and strawberries in a bowl or glass. Top with crumble and a strawberry.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- electric mixer or whisk
- mixing bowl
- shallow dish or plate for crumbs
- bowl or glass for serving
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