Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced strawberries
  • 1 (12 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping

Method

  • Mix pecans, flour, sugar and butter to make crumb mixture. Spread into 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350° for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from oven and let cool. Remove 1/3 of crumbs and reserve for topping. Spread remaining crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Beat egg whites until peaks form. Slowly add sugar and beat 5 more minutes. Fold in lemon juice and drained strawberries. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture over crumbs. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours. Remove and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with a fresh strawberry with the stem.