Mile High Strawberry Pie

Crust:

* 1/2 cup melted butter
* 1 cup flour
* 1/4 cup light brown sugar
* 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Preparation:

1. Place flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans and melted butter into a 9" x 13" pan.
2. Mix well.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350º for 20 minutes...stirring occasionally.
4. Pack crumbs firmly into the bottom of the pan with a fork.
5. Cool.


Strawberry Filling:

* 2 egg whites
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or 1 box (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, partially thawed
* 2 tbsp. lemon juice
* 1 cup whipping cream
* fresh strawberries (optional)

Preparation:

1. Combine egg whites, sugar, berries and lemon juice in large, deep mixing bowl.
2. Beat on high speed until stiff...about 10 minutes.
3. Whip the whipping cream in a separate mixing bowl....and fold into the strawberry mixture.
4. Spoon over the cooled crumb crust in the pan.
5. Place in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
6. Remove from the freezer about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
7. Cut into squares and serve partially frozen.
8. Top individual servings with a dollop of whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries (if desired).

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