Strawberry Heaven Dessert
Strawberry Heaven is a creamy, no-bake dessert layered with fluffy angel food cake, smooth vanilla cream, and a glossy strawberry topping. Light, refreshing, and perfect for gatherings, this crowd-pleasing dessert delivers sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Whisk
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- 9x13-inch glass baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 oz strawberry gelatin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, strawberry gelatin, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the warm glaze until evenly coated. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine torn angel food cake with about two-thirds of the whipped topping. Gently mix and press evenly into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in remaining whipped topping and spread evenly over the cake layer.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry mixture evenly over the cream layer, smoothing the top gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or until fully set before serving.
Notes
Best served well chilled. Use ripe strawberries for optimal sweetness and allow cream cheese to soften fully for the smoothest texture. Slice with a sharp knife for clean layers.