Description
Paula Deen’s strawberry shortcake blends Southern charm with classic dessert elegance. Sweet biscuits topped with macerated berries and whipped cream create a delightful summer treat for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large angel food cake
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (cut in half or quartered if extra large)
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) softened cream cheese
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz / 340 g) thawed frozen whipped topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
- 3 tbsps strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Slice angel food cake into three uniform horizontal layers using a sharp serrated knife for precise and even thickness.
- Cream Mixture Creation: Blend softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Glaze Foundation: Combine sugar, cornstarch, and strawberry gelatin powder in a medium saucepan, whisking cold water gradually to create a smooth liquid base.
- Glaze Development: Simmer the strawberry mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the glaze transforms into a glossy, thickened sauce, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Cooling and Strawberry Integration: Allow glaze to cool completely at room temperature, then gently fold in freshly diced strawberries for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Layering Process: Assemble the dessert in a clear trifle dish by alternating cake layers with generous spreads of strawberry glaze and cream cheese custard mixture.
- Final Presentation: Crown the dessert with three whole, ripe strawberries and delicate mint leaves, creating an elegant and visually appealing garnish.
Notes
- Master Knife Technique: Use a sharp serrated knife and slice angel food cake with precise, gentle movements to create uniform layers without crumbling.
- Prevent Lumpy Mixture: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened and whip ingredients at room temperature to achieve a smooth, silky cream cheese custard without any unwanted texture.
- Glaze Consistency Control: Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly before adding water and stir constantly during cooking to prevent lumps and achieve a glossy, even strawberry glaze.
- Cooling Matters: Allow strawberry glaze to cool completely at room temperature to enhance flavor intensity and achieve the perfect setting consistency for layering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg