Delightful Strawberry Dessert

Just as the title says; Delightful. From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 3  egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  saltine (about 15 crackers)
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 2  cups  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1  quart fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and cream of tartar; beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in crumbs, coconut and pecans.
4. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate.
5. Bake at 375 for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat cream, gelatin and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold in strawberries; pour into shell.
9. Refrigerate for 2 hours.