Cool Dessert

I know the weather has been trying all over the country lately.  So why not try a refreshing summer treat?  This recipe for a frozen dessert was given to me by my friend Diane some years ago and it has been a favorite ever since.

Berry Frost

Crumb Crust:
1 cup all purpose flour                             1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar                                 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon

Filling:
4 egg whites                                              1 pint whipping cream
1 cup sugar                                                2 cups berries
2 tbsp. lemon juice

1. Combine the crumb crust ingredients.  Spread in a 9x13" baking pan and bake ate 350 for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.  It should be brown and crisp.  Allow to cool.
2. Beat egg whites, sugar,  and lemon juice in a large bowl for 10 minutes on high speed--until light and fluffy.
3. Whip the cream until stiff and then fold into egg white mixture.
4. Fold in berries.
5. Reserve 1/3 of the crumbs and spread the remaining over the bottom of the 9x13' pan, pressing lightly.
6. Gently spoon on berry mixture.
7. Top with the reserved crumbs and freeze, covered with foil and/or plastic wrap.
8. Slice to serve.

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I usually make this with blueberries, but other berries work well too.  My friend Diane makes this with a combination of blueberries and strawberries to serve at her Fourth of July party--Red, white and blue!