MAKE-AHEAD SHORTCAKE

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in frozen strawberries. Chill until partially set. , Spoon over pudding mixture. Chill until firm. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.