Strawberry Heaven Recipe
Strawberry Heaven is an easy-to-make, luscious dessert combining fluffy angel food cake, creamy sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip layers, and a glossy strawberry glaze made with fresh berries and strawberry Jell-O. Perfect for summer gatherings, this chilled treat offers a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that delight every palate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 angel food cake
- 2 cups Cool Whip (from 1 (16 ounce) container)
Cream Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (remaining from total 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Remaining Cool Whip (approximately 1 cup)
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar (from total 1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, strawberry Jell-O, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens into a glossy glaze. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Berries: Gently fold the sliced fresh strawberries into the cooled glaze, ensuring the berries are evenly coated without bruising them.
- Create the Base: Tear the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch pieces. In a mixing bowl, fold the cake pieces with 2 cups of Cool Whip until combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch glass baking dish to form the base layer.
- Whip Up the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the remaining Cool Whip until well blended. Spread this creamy mixture over the cake base layer evenly.
- Add the Topping: Evenly pour the strawberry glaze mixture with berries over the cream cheese layer, spreading gently to cover all the cream without disturbing the layers below.
- Chill and Set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to allow the dessert to chill and set properly, ensuring firm layers and enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Select ripe, fragrant strawberries for the sweetest flavor and best aroma.
- Thaw Cool Whip overnight in the refrigerator before use to make mixing easier and smoother.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature before blending to avoid lumps and ensure a creamy texture.
- Stir the glaze constantly as it cooks to prevent lumps and to achieve a glossy finish.
- Do not rush the chilling process; proper refrigeration is crucial for the dessert’s perfect texture.
- If fresh strawberries are unavailable, frozen whole strawberries (16 ounces) can be used after thawing and slicing.
Keywords: strawberry dessert, angel food cake dessert, cool whip dessert, creamy strawberry glaze, chilled summer dessert
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