Virginia Strawberry Mold

1 pound butter (at room temperature)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup chopped pecans
3 egg whites, beaten until stiff
1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed

Cream butter and sugar. Fold in strawberries, nuts and beaten egg whites.

Line a rectangular serving dish with one-third of wafer crumbs. Add a layer of berry mix, another third of the crumbs, the remaining berry mix, and the last third of the crumbs. Chill 12 or more hours; cut into squares.