1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 c. pecans (finely chopped in blender)

Mix well and press in bottom of 9 x 13 inch oblong glass pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool.

Mix 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar. Mix well. Spread on cooled crust. Sprinkle on 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans. Mix 2 packages Dream Whip according to directions. Spread over nuts.

STRAWBERRY TOPPING (Or Strawberry Pie Filling) :
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
2 tsp. lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

Mix dry ingredients. Add other ingredients and cook stirring all the time until clear and thick. Cool. Stir in 3 cups sliced strawberries. (Fresh peaches may also be substituted to make a peach dessert.) Pour cooled mixture over Dream Whip in 9 x 13 inch pan.

May also use this filling in a baked pie crust topped with whipped cream for fresh strawberry pie.