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Strawberry Heaven

A delightful and easy dessert made with fresh strawberries, creamy layers, and fluffy angel food cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Topping
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced Choose ripe, fragrant berries for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Divided into portions.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Helps the topping thicken nicely.
  • 1 package strawberry Jell-O (3-oz)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
For the Creamy Layers
  • 1 container Cool Whip (16-oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese Bring to room temperature for smooth blending.
  • 1/2 cup sugar For mixing with cream cheese.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Base
  • 1 cake angel food cake Tear into 1-inch pieces.

Method
 

Prepare the Strawberry Topping
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, strawberry Jell-O, lemon juice, and 1 cup water. Stir until the powders dissolve.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Stir in the sliced strawberries to soak them in the glossy sauce.
Assemble the Dessert
  1. Tear the angel food cake into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Toss the cake pieces with 2 cups of Cool Whip until softly coated and press this mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in the remaining Cool Whip until cloud-soft.
  5. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cake layer.
  6. Pour the cooled strawberry mixture on top and spread it out.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

Tip: Save time by slicing strawberries while the topping cools. For a flavor twist, fold in chopped fresh basil or use almond extract in the cream cheese layer.