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Layered Strawberry Dessert

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A delicious layered strawberry dessert with graham cracker crust.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation:

Sprinkle sliced strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar; set aside.

Combine vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons of sugar and melted butter. Press into an 8-inch square baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks forum. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over the crust in baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.

Whip cream then spread over the meringue. Drain strawberries. Spoon strawberries evenly over whipped cream topping. Chill thoroughly before serving.

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