Mile-high Strawberry Pie Recipe

1 (10-oz.) package frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed but still ice cold (see note)

1 C. sugar

1 T. fresh lemon juice

2 egg whites

1 C. heavy cream, stiffly whipped

1 prepared graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust

Beat strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and egg whites in large electric mixer bowl at high speed for 15 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Mound in prepared pie shell and freeze overnight, or until firm.

Strawberry note: You may substitute 1 ½ cups of fresh sweetened strawberries for the frozen unsweetened strawberries.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.