Frosty Strawberry Squares

I got this recipe from my mother ages ago …

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
2 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Stir together first four ingredients. Spread evenly in a shallow baking pan.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle 2/3 of these crumbs into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  5. Combine egg whites, sugar, berries, and lemon juice in a large bowl. With electric mixer, beat until stiff.
  6. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon over crumbs. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
  7. Freeze 6 hours or overnight. Cut into squares and garnish with whole strawberries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 89 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Fat: 4.9 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 23 mg