Strawberry Shortcake

Lady and Sons Dessert Cookbook
Savannah, Georgia

1 large angel food cake

CUSTARD:
l 12 oz. cool whip - thawed
l 8 oz. cream cheese
l 14 oz. can of condensed milk

Blend cream cheese and condensed milk. Fold into cool whip.

GLAZE:
l cup of sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tsbp. strawberry jello
l cup water
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Mix sugar, jello, and cornstarch. Add water. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool and stir in strawberries.

Cut cake into 3 layers. Place bottom layer in a deep bowl. Layer with glaze then custard. Repeat layers ending with dollop of custard on top. Garnish with 3 fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired.

This recipe does the south proud. It is so good, I could drink the custard~ no wonder I am fluffy!

Comments

meg said…
We made Strawberry Shortcake last week, but I wish we could have tried this recipe! I love Paula Dean!
Jenny said…
All I can say is, "I'll be right back; I'm going to the store!"
JJ said…
As someone who has tried this...it is fantastic! I would eat it every day if it were kind to my waistline. A definite winner!
Heather said…
Words cannot describe how amazing this dessert it. Strawberry shortcake is my favorite, but this brings it to a whole new level!

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