Strawberry Crown Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Servings8Cuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Packed brown sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Sifted flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chopped pecans1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Unflavored gelatin1 Tablespoon
 Halved strawberries2 Pint
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Red food coloring3 Drop
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 459 Calories from Fat 237

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g41.5%

Saturated Fat 14.3 g71.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 71.7 mg23.9%

Sodium 17 mg0.7%

Total Carbohydrates 50 g16.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 33.5 g

Protein 5 g9.6%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 118.2%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 8.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans with hands; spread in 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch pan.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Stir with spoon; cool.
Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
Mash 1 cup strawberries in saucepan; add lemon juice and sugar.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
Stir in gelatin until dissolved; add food coloring.
Pour thin layer of gelatin mixture in 1 1/2-quart mold; refrigerate until set.
Arrange several uncooked berries in gelatin to form design.
Chill remaining gelatin mixture until partially set; fold in remaining berries and whipped cream.
Alternate layer of berry mixture and crumb mixture, starting with berry mixture and ending with crumb mixture.
Make 4 layers of each.
Chill; unmold.
Garnish with berries.
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