Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Angel Food Cake Lush, a no-bake layered dessert that perfectly balances the lightness of angel food cake with rich, creamy flavors. This delightful treat is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, and special occasions. Each layer features fluffy cream cheese filling and a vibrant strawberry glaze that will leave your guests coming back for seconds. Best of all, it’s simple to prepare ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries for an elegant touch that enhances both presentation and flavor. Your friends and family will fall in love with this fruity masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 ounces lemon lime soda (like 7-up or Sprite)
- 1 (3 ounce) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip or stabilized whipped cream
- 2 (10 ounce each) packages sweetened frozen sliced strawberries, thawed, do not drain
- 1 (9 ounce) angel food cake or pound cake, trimmed if desired
- Extra whole fresh strawberries, for strawberry fan garnishes, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the lemon-lime soda and cook over medium-high heat.
- Stir regularly until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberry gelatin until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and condensed milk; continue mixing until creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip by hand. Avoid beating or whipping.
- Tear the angel food cake into small bite-sized pieces and place them into a 9 x 13-inch dish.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the torn cake pieces and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Combine thawed strawberries with their juices into the cooled glaze; stir together.
- Pour the strawberry glaze over the cream cheese layer gently so it doesn't disturb it too much.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld together.
- When ready to serve, spread remaining Cool Whip over the top if desired.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry fans or serve directly from the dish using a large spoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg