Strawberries and Cream Squares Recipe

Name: Strawberries and Cream Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts; 16 saltine crackers; 3 egg whites; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons icing sugar; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups sliced strawberries; 1 whole strawberry, if desired (I slice mine thinly, leaving the stems intact and fan them out, very attractive)

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts
16 saltine crackers
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons icing sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 whole strawberry, if desired (I slice mine thinly, leaving the stems intact and fan them out, very attractive)

1
Heat oven to 300*F.
2
Grease an 8 inch square pan.
3
In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender, combine walnuts and crackers; process until mixture resenbles coarse crumbs.
4
In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
5
Gradually add sugar, baking powder and 1/2 tsp almond extract, beating continuously at high speed untilsugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form.
6
Fold in crumb mixture.
7
Spoon into greased pan, spreading evenly.
8
Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
9
Cool completely.
10
In small bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
11
Add powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp almond extract, beat until stiff peaks form.
12
Fold in 2 cups strawberries.
13
Spoon over cooled crust.
14
Chill until serving time.
15
Garnish with the whole strawberries if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts, 16 saltine crackers, 3 egg whites, ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar, and more.

Yes, Strawberries and Cream Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberries and Cream Squares

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