Frosty Strawberry Squares

Makes 12 to 15 servings

ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 egg whites
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1- 10 oz. pkg frozen strawberries, partially thawed & cut in pieces or 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup whipped cream, whipped or 1-4 1/2 oz carton frozen whipped dessert topping thawed

directions

In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, walnuts & butter or oleo; spread evenly in 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 mins., stirring occasionally. Remove from oven, cool. Sprinkle 2/3 of the baked mixture in bottom of same pan; reserve remaining mixture. In large mixer bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, berries and lemon juice; beat at low speed of electric mixer till mixture begins to thicken, about 2 mins, then beat at high speed till peaks form (tips stand straight) about 10 or 12 mins. Fold in whipped cream or whipped topping. Spoon over mixture in pan; top with reserved crumbs. Freeze 6 hrs. or overnight. Cut in squares. Trim with fresh berries if desired.

Source: Mary