Strawberry or Raspberry Swirl Crumb Dessert
- For graham cracker crust:
- 1 1/2 C. graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- Shortbread crumble crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered & chopped almonds (other chopped nuts may be substituted)
- 3/4 to 1 cup melted butter
- Oreo crust:
- Crush one half package of Oreos in a food processor and sprinkle crumbs over the shortbread crumb crust if desired.
- For Dessert:
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 (8-oz.) cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 (10-oz.) frozen raspberries or strawberries, partially thawed
- For graham cracker crust:
- Combine thoroughly crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Reserve a heaping 1/2 cup crumbs for the top if desired. Lightly press the remaining crumb mixture into well greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 8 minutes; cool.
- Note: If using a springform pan, graham cracker crust will work best.
- For the shortbread crumble crust:
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, almonds and melted butter and spread in 9×13 pan. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes. Stir a couple of times but leave crumbs chunky. Cool
- Once cooled, evenly press 2/3 of the mixture in the 9×13″ dish to create crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crust/crumb mixture on top.For Dessert:
- For the Dessert:
- Beat egg yolks until thick; add room temp cream cheese, sugar and salt. Beat until smooth and light. In another bowl, Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, Whip cream until stiff.
- Gently but thoroughly fold whipped cream with beaten egg whites.
- Fold the above into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a mixer or blender, crush the berries to a pulp. Gently swirl half of fruit pulp through the filling and pour over cooled crust. Spoon remaining puree over the top, and swirl with a knife. If desired top with additional reserved crumbs or you can even top with cool whip, and freeze until firm. To serve, let stand a few minutes before serving. Cut into squares or using a biscuit cutter, you can make individual rounds.
