For everything there is a season, and with this post on one of summer’s classic favorite fruits, we publish our final recipe. We know many of you loved trying out the recipes over the years and this post on creamy frozen strawberry squares will be no exception! 

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Today’s post features the strawberry – so abundant in the summer months!

Its surplus gives thoughts to strawberry rhubarb pie, a sisterhood favorite, the time honored classic strawberry shortcake, as well as other new ideas. A particularly bumper crop of strawberries this year has given us an opportunity to experiment and try some fresh ideas. After working with different combinations of crunchy crumbs and creamy strawberry fillings, this one proves to be a winner and captures the essence of Summer! 

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Creamy, Frozen Strawberry Squares

SERVINGS 15 CHANGE SERVING SIZE

COOK TIME 20minutes

PREP TIME 35minutes, plus 2 hours

READY IN 3hours

Ingredients

• Crunchy Topping
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 cup walnuts chopped
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Creamy Strawberry Filling
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 cups strawberries

Instructions

Crunchy Topping

1. Set oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl, toss together topping ingredients and then spread out on a baking sheet
3. Toast in oven until walnuts are fragrant and crumbs are golden. Set aside.

Creamy Strawberry Filling

1. Spray a 8x11 or 9x13 pan with nonstick spray
2. Place strawberries in blender and puree until smooth (saving a few whole ones aside for garnish)
3. In mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside in another bowl
4. In same mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy, then add condensed milk, vanilla, pureed strawberries;mix slowly until combined
5. Fold in whipped cream, until partially blended
6. Spread half of the toasted crumbs into baking dish, followed by strawberry filling
7. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top and place in freezer for 2 or more hours, until frozen
8. When thoroughly frozen, remove from freezer 1 half hour before serving; cut into squares and serve with whipped cream topping and fresh strawberry garnish