Paula Deen's Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Paula Deen's Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large angel food cake; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert; 1 cup water; 2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half (if berries are extra large, they may be cut into quarters); strawberry, for garnish; mint leaf, for garnish

Submitted by Blue Peacock

"I made this Strawberry Shortcake for my brother's birthday. This recipe comes from Paula Deen's book "The Lady and Sons Just Desserts." This strawberry shortcake is very rich and best served cold. It goes great with a cold glass of milk. I was in a rush and picked up a can of "fat-free condensed milk" and used only 1/2 cup sugar for the glaze. It was still very sweet. I believe that next time, I will double the strawberry topping. This is the original recipe. Paula's strawberry shortcake is very delicious! Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 large angel food cake
For Custard
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
For Glaze
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup water
2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half (if berries are extra large, they may be cut into quarters)
strawberry, for garnish
mint leaf, for garnish

directions

Slice cake, using a serrated-edge knife, horizontally into three equal layers.
Mix together cream cheese, condensed milk and whipped topping in a bowl; set aside.
In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch and Jell-o, add water.
Cook, stirring over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, then fold in strawberries.
Place one layer of cake in a large clear bowl. Top with a layer of glaze, followed by a layer of custard mixture.
Repeat layering in this order for remaining cake, glaze, and custard.
For a pretty presentation, top cake with three whole fresh strawberries and fresh mint leaves.

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I made this Strawberry Shortcake yesterday to bring to a picnic. Everyone there LOVED IT!!!! I didn't change a thing from the recipe. They all said it was sinfully delicious. Not to sweet at all.

thumper8762
I've made this twice now and I love it..thanks for posting!

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Blue Peacock

I am a school psychologist and enjoy cooking, traveling, dancing, sports and music. Recently, I have remarried and moved to New Jersey. Like many of the mothers on Recipezaar, I have two precious boys, a 7-year-old and I have just given birth to my second son. I love to try all kinds of food, particularly from other countries, because for that nationality, that food is the most delicious for them. After moving to New Jersey, I have had the wonderful opportunity to try food from all over the world, especially authentic Italian-yummy! Cooking is one of the most wonderful things that a person can do. My son loves to mix and help in the kitchen; it brings everyone joy when he is creating his masterpiece.

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