Strawberry Cream Salad

A crunchy, sweet, and salty cracker-flecked meringue layer is spread with a cool and creamy cheese layer and satiny strawberry topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 445 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 6 egg whites
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
• 2 cups coarsely broken soda crackers
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread atop cooled crust.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and sugar and beat on medium speed until stiff. Fold in cracker pieces, walnuts, and vanilla. Spread into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, remove from oven, and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk the boiling water into the gelatin to dissolve. Mix in strawberries and let stand for 15 minutes. Pour over the cream cheese layer, cover, and chill until serving.