FROZEN STRAWBERRY SQUARES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. flour
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts
• 1/2 c. melted butter
• 2 egg whites
• 1 c. white sugar
• 1-10 oz. pkg. frozen unsweetened strawberries *
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 c. whipped cream (1/2 c. unwhipped equals 1 c. whipped)

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients.
2. Spread evenly in shallow pan and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Sprinkle 2/3 of crumbs in 9x13 inch pan.
4. Combine egg whites, sugar, berries and lemon juice in large bowl; beat at high speed for 20 minutes.
5. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon over crumbs. Top with remaining 1/3 of crumbs.
6. Freeze 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

YIELD: Twelve to 15 servings.

* Strawberries should be partially thawed.

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