Strawberry and Cream Bars

        

    There are some things that just scream summertime and these bars and one of them.
    Imagine a soft custard top over the best strawberry ice. YUM. Make them for 4th
    of July or just make them because they are worth it. Either way your friends and
    family will be ever so grateful!!

                                                          Strawberries and Cream Bars

            2 pounds of strawberries, hulled and halved. (6 cups)
            1 1/2 cups sugar
            coarse salt
            7 large egg whites
            2/3 cup cold heavy cream
            1 teaspoon vanilla

            1) In a blender, combine strawberries, 3/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt and
            puree until smooth. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Transfer to freezer
            and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until mixture is thick and slushy,
            2 hours. Smooth top with rubber spatula.
            2) In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat egg whites on high
            until foamy. With mixer on medium, gradually add 3/4 cup sugar. Increase
            speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 3 minutes. In another
            bowl, beat cream and vanilla on high until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
            With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into the egg white mixture.
            Pour over strawberry mixture and smooth with rubber spatula. Freeze until
            firm, about 4 hours. Makes 12 bars. Everyday Food.
        
             If you are looking for another 4th of July treat here is one of my very first
             posts that I ever did here. Enjoy.