20.8.09

STRAWBERRY LAYER DESSERT

1 (10 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
1 c. hot water
1 c. whipped cream or Cool Whip
1 (10") tube angel cake
Fresh strawberries for garnish

Drain strawberries; reserve 1/2 cup of syrup. Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add reserved syrup. Chill until partially set. Beat mixture until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Chill until of spreading consistency. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of mixture to small bowl; fold in strawberries. Split cake crosswise making 3 equal layers. Fill between layers with strawberry mixture. Frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream mixture. Chill until serving time. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

1 comment:

The Boyces said...

Using both Frozen and Fresh Strawberries! Smart! Have you ever thought about using freeze dried strawberries ? I have a lot of them that I like to add in to recipes like this. They add a really delicious texture.