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This week's recipe again includes delicious strawberries - I can't get enough!  It is so HOT outside, when I think of a gourmet dessert, something frozen is a must!  Here is a delicious frozen strawberry dessert that is a perfect summertime treat!  (Note:  There is no alcohol in this treat).  A salty crust perfectly compliments the sweet and creamy frozen strawberry filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely crushed pretzels
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
• 10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Combine crushed pretzels, brown sugar, gourmet nuts, and melted butter in small bowl. Press into bottom of an ungreased 10″ springform pan and chill until firm.

2. Combine all of the juices with the sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Puree strawberries with juice in a food processor and add to the condensed milk mixture; beat until combined.

3. In small bowl, beat whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; fold into strawberry mixture, then pour over chilled pretzel crust. Cover and freeze until firm.

Frozen desserts are truly delicious. Don't forget to attempt this recipe for Lemon Raspberry Frozen Dessert!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cups root beer
• 1 scoop (1/2 cup) vanilla ice cream
• Butterscotch syrup

1. Fill a glass two thirds full with root beer. Add 1 scoop of ice cream. Top with butterscotch syrup.

For more delicious sweet treats recipes, try some of the following:

• Ice Cream Sundae Bowls For Kids
• Peaches & Cream Trifle Recipe
• Spumoni - Italian Ice Cream
• Coconut Ice Cream Balls