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
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- 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
- Once cooled, evenly press 2/3 of the mixture in the 8×8″ pan to create crust.
- Beat egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff.
- Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently combine, beaten egg whites, whipped cream, lemon juice, and crushed strawberries. Spread mixture over crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crust/crumb mixture on top.
- Freeze for 3-6 hours.
- Cut in squares to serve. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.
Cooking time: 20 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 12
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