Strawberry Heaven - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 c. softened butter
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 pt. Cool Whip
1 qt. strawberries, crushed (reserve juice)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, separated

Preparation

Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with all but 1/4 wafer crumbs.
Cream butter and sugar together; add beaten egg yolks.
Fold in beaten egg whites and vanilla.
Add strawberry juice; cook to custard stage.
Pour mixture into pan on top of crumbs.
Place strawberries on top of mixture.
Spread Cool Whip over strawberries and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
Refrigerate overnight.