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A delicious plate of Strawberry Heaven

Strawberry Heaven

A delightful dessert that combines angel food cake, strawberries, and a creamy topping, perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Angel food cake
  • 455 g Cool Whip
  • 227 g cream cheese softened
  • 200 g sugar divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries sliced
  • 24 g cornstarch
  • 1 packet strawberry Jell-O
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 240 ml water

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch glass baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, Jell-O, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until it boils and thickens. Let it cool a bit.
  2. Gently fold sliced strawberries into the cooled glaze.
  3. Tear the angel food cake into 1-inch pieces. Mix with 2 cups Cool Whip and press into your baking dish.
  4. Beat cream cheese with remaining sugar and vanilla. Fold in leftover Cool Whip and spread over the cake layer.
  5. Pour the strawberry mixture evenly over the cream layer.
  6. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dessert for the full time to allow the flavors to meld. You can also use other berries as a substitute!