Aunt Ollie S Strawberry Dessert Recipe

This legendary family recipe for Aunt Ollie's Strawberry Dream Dessert has been delighting generations! A delightful blend of buttery walnut crumble and creamy strawberry goodness, this no-bake dessert (except for freezing) is unbelievably easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 224.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Aunt Ollie S Strawberry Dessert

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Ingredients for Aunt Ollie S Strawberry Dessert

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Frozen Strawberries
  • Egg Whites
  • Sugar
  • Lemon Juice
  • Heavy Whipping Cream

How to Make Aunt Ollie S Strawberry Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 cup chopped walnuts, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and ½ cup softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, set aside about ⅓ cup of the crumble mixture.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together 2 cups sliced strawberries, 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture.
  7. Pour the strawberry mixture over the cooled walnut crumble in the 9x13 inch pan.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved ⅓ cup crumble mixture over the top.
  9. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving. Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

36g

Carbs

8g