Friday, June 3, 2011

A Delicious Way to use Strawberries

It looks like this weekend is going to be a hot one.  Cool things off with these delightful Frozen Strawberry Squares.  Harter House has delicious fresh strawberries in our produce aisles everyday, and this is a wonderful way to use them.




 


Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Squares

Adapted from my Aunt Carole’s “Hearts Go Home for the Holidays” Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup slivered & chopped almonds (other chopped nuts may be substituted)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 fluid ounces whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, crushed/smashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
  2. Combine flour, brown sugar, almonds and melted butter and spread in 8×8″ pan. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes. Stir a couple of times. Cool
  3. Once cooled, evenly press 2/3 of the mixture in the 8×8″ pan to create crust.
  4. Beat egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff.
  5. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently combine, beaten egg whites, whipped cream, lemon juice, and crushed strawberries. Spread mixture over crust.
  7. Sprinkle remaining crust/crumb mixture on top.
  8. Freeze for 3-6 hours.
  9. Cut in squares to serve. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.
Preparation time: 20 minute(s)
Cooking time: 20 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 12
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