Strawberry Heaven

Delight your taste buds with our heavenly Strawberry Heaven dessert recipe! This easy-to-follow guide features layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy Cool Whip, tangy cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, all topped with a sweet strawberry gelatin mixture. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 angel food cake
• 1 (16 ounce) container of Cool Whip
• 8 ounces of cream cheese
• 1 cup of sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 quart of fresh strawberries, sliced
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 (3 ounce) package of strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 cup of water

How to Make Strawberry Heaven:

Prepare the Strawberry Mixture:

• In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, strawberry Jell-O, lemon juice, and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Stir in the sliced strawberries until well combined.

Assemble the Cake Layer:

• Tear the angel food cake into 1-inch pieces and toss them with 2 cups of Cool Whip.
• Press the mixture into a 9×13 inch pan, creating an even layer.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:

• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
• Gently fold in the remaining Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer in the pan.

Add the Strawberry Topping:

• Pour the cooled strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out to cover the cake evenly.

Chill and Serve:

• Refrigerate the dessert for 2 to 3 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.
• Serve chilled and delight in every heavenly bite!

Substitution Tip:

• If fresh strawberries are not available, you can use a 16-ounce bag of frozen whole strawberries, thawed and chopped, as a delicious alternative.