Indulge yourself with this delightful and refreshing Strawberry Angel Food Dessert. Made with layers of light and fluffy angel food cake, sweetened cream cheese, and fresh juicy strawberries, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. It's a summertime favorite that will impress your family and friends. So, grab some strawberries and get ready to create a heavenly dessert that will leave everyone craving for more!
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and beat until well combined and creamy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Cut the angel food cake into cubes.
- In a trifle dish or a glass serving dish, layer half of the angel food cake cubes.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake cubes.
- Arrange half of the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining angel food cake cubes, cream cheese mixture, and sliced strawberries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Angel food cake is a type of sponge cake that is light and fluffy in texture.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
This dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.