Terrific combination of textures — strawberries in whipped cream with buttery pecan crumbs top and bottom. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. –Windham Hill Inn, West Townshend, Vermont
Yield:
Serves 8Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 box (10 ounces) frozen strawberries, thawed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 egg whites
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Combine flour, pecans, butter, and brown sugar in 8-inch-square pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F, stirring occasionally. Cool. Line a 9-inch springform pan with wax paper, grease lightly, and press 2/3 of crumb mixture in bottom of pan.
Combine thawed strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and egg whites in large bowl. Beat until stiff. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Cover and freeze until firm. Garnish with whole fresh strawberries.
