Delightful Strawberry Dessert
My area is known for its strawberries, so I prepare this delicious and easy treat often. It always gets raves and prompts recipe requests.—Lynne Wilhelm, West Hill, Ontario
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 10
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1-1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
- 1 quart fresh strawberries sliced
- Carbohydrate 8.40628249077027 g
- Cholesterol 32.88 mg
- Fat 14.1914033362636 g
- Fiber 2.1600670024518 g
- Protein 2.8109833328949 g
- Saturated Fat 6.99560333359878 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -12 servings. (105g)
- Sodium 38.7622533320484 mg
- Sugar 6.24621548831847 g
- Trans Fat 0.711277666710366 g
- Calories 165 calories
In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and cream of tartar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in crumbs, coconut and pecans. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate., Bake at 375degrees for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. In a bowl, beat cream, gelatin and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberries; pour into shell. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
