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Make-Ahead Shortcake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 12
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:
1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in frozen strawberries. Chill until partially set.
3. Spoon over pudding mixture. Chill until firm. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com