Make-Ahead Shortcake

Name: Make-Ahead Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 cup cold 2% milk; 1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened; 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries; Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This lovely layered dessert showcases strawberries. "This family favorite has all the satisfaction of traditional strawberry shortcake with just a dash of distinction," she promises.

Ingredients

1 loaf loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

Arrange cake slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened; beat in ice cream. Pour over cake. Chill.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in frozen strawberries. Chill until partially set.
Spoon over pudding mixture. Chill until firm. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 256 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This lovely layered dessert showcases strawberries. "This family favorite has all the satisfaction of traditional strawberry shortcake with just a dash of distinction," she promises.

Recipe Creator