Strawberry Squares 1 cup flour 1/2 cup crushed pecans or walnuts 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 2 cups sliced, hulled fresh strawberries 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice For crust, in a bowl combine flour, nuts and brown sugar. Add melted butter. Toss to combine. Spread in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Spread 2/3 of the crust mixture in a 13x9x2 pan.
Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Beat mixture well. In another bowl, beat the remaining 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the strawberry mixture. Transfer to prepared pan. Top with remaining crust mixture.
Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 9-12 servings. |