Strawberry Cream Salad

Similar to a strawberry pretzel salad, but with a much better crust! I'm not sure where this recipe came from; my aunt made it for years.

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 of for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Step 3

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

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.