Strawberries in a Cloud

Holiday/Special Occasions

1 quart strawberries

½ cup granulated sugar

1 8-ounce carton whipped topping

½ cup chopped pecans

Place sliced berries (reserve 8 whole) in a bowl and sprinkle sugar over. Place in refrigerator for about two hours to let natural sugars develop.

To serve: Place a scoop of whipped topping in bottom of a sherbet, parfait or margarita glass. Place ½ cup sugared berries on top of whipped topping. Add another scoop of whipped topping. Garnish with whole berry and sprinkle of nuts.

Yield: 6 servings.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon M. S. Home Economist