Make-Ahead Shortcake

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 22, 2022

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.

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Make-Ahead Shortcake

Yield:12 servings
Prep:15 min

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
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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.
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