Frosty Strawberry Squares

This is a favorite of my dad. It was his father's favorite as well. Yummy and very easy to make! It is a very good 4th of July dessert. (cook time is freezer time)

• Ready In: 6 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2  egg whites
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, partially thawed
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup  whipping cream, whipped

Directions

1. Stir together first three ingredients, then add walnuts.
2. Spread mixture evenly in a shallow baking pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Sprinkle 2/3 of these crumbs in 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
5. Combine egg whites, sugar, berries and lemon juice in a large bowl; beat at high speed to stiff peaks, about 10 minutes. (may beat egg whites & berry mixture 15 minutes at medium speed).
6. Fold in whipped cream.
7. Spoon over crumbs (in baking pan).
8. Top with remaining crumbs.
9. Freeze 6 hours or overnight.
10. Cut in squares.
11. note- you'll need to let the dessert sit out a bit before you cut & serve.