Strawberry Scrumptious

Yield: 8 or 9 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Combine crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter.
3. Press into an 8 inch square pan.
4. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Spread meringue over crumbs.
7. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes.
8. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Sprinkle strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar.
10. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain.
11. Whip cream.
12. Spread over meringue.
13. Top with berries and chill.