FROZEN STRAWBERRY CRUNCH DESSERT

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Simple ingredients, sandwiched between a sugar and nut crunch.Decorate with strawberries and mint if desired. The prep time does not included the 8 hours or more needed to freeze this recipe.

Provided by Catnip46

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 (10 ounce) package strawberries, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed
strawberry, for garnish (optional)
mint sprig, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in melted butter until well blended.
  • Transfer mixture to large baking tray. Bake at 350 for 20 minute stirring often. Mixture should be crumbly. Cool.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until very thick.
  • Add undrained strawberries and lemon juice. Beat for at least 10 minute until mixture is very light and fluffy (mixture will fill bowl.) Fold in whipped topping, blending well.
  • Into bottom of buttered 9x13 glass dish, evenly distribute half of brown sugar and nut mixture.
  • Carefully spoon in strawberry mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture. cover and freeze 8 hours or more.
  • Remove from freezer about 20 minute before serving. Cut into squares. Garnish each serving with a whole strawberry and a mint leaf sprig, if desired.

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