Frozen Strawberry Crunch Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar

• 1 (10 ounce) package strawberries, thawed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed
• strawberry, for garnish (optional)
• mint sprig, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in melted butter until well blended.

2. 2

   Transfer mixture to large baking tray. Bake at 350 for 20 minute stirring often. Mixture should be crumbly. Cool.

3. 3

   In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until very thick.

4. 4

   Add undrained strawberries and lemon juice. Beat for at least 10 minute until mixture is very light and fluffy (mixture will fill bowl.) Fold in whipped topping, blending well.

5. 5

   Into bottom of buttered 9x13 glass dish, evenly distribute half of brown sugar and nut mixture.

6. 6

   Carefully spoon in strawberry mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture. cover and freeze 8 hours or more.

7. 7

   Remove from freezer about 20 minute before serving. Cut into squares. Garnish each serving with a whole strawberry and a mint leaf sprig, if desired.