WTRE Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Delight

Featured from the “Celebrating 175 Years (1832 – 2007)” Cookbook from the First Christian Church of Greensburg, Indiana

Looking for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dessert to brighten up your week? This week’s featured recipe is a timeless local classic: Strawberry Delight, shared by Lori Wilson in the First Christian Church of Greensburg 175th Anniversary heritage cookbook.

Combining light angel food cake, a creamy vanilla base, and sweet strawberry layers, this dessert is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cool weekend treat. It’s incredibly simple to put together and always a hit!

📋 Prep Time & Yield

• Prep time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
• Pan Size: 13 x 9-inch cake pan
• Servings: 12–15 servings

🛒 Ingredients

The Base & Cream Layer:

• 1 angel food cake
• 1 big box vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk
• ½ pint vanilla ice cream

The Strawberry Layer & Topping:

• 1 big box strawberry Jell-O
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 box frozen sweetened strawberries
• 1 package Cool Whip

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Base

1. Take a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
2. Tear or cut your angel food cake into bite-sized chunks.
3. Line the bottom of the pan evenly with the cake chunks.

Step 2: Mix & Chill the Cream Layer

1. In a large bowl, combine the big box of vanilla pudding, 2 cups of milk, and ½ pint of vanilla ice cream.
2. Mix thoroughly until smooth and completely blended.
3. Pour the mixture evenly over the angel food cake chunks in your pan.
4. Place the pan in the refrigerator to allow the pudding layer to set.

Step 3: Add the Strawberry Layer

1. In another large bowl, dissolve the big box of strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water.
2. Stir the box of frozen sweetened strawberries directly into the hot Jell-O (the frozen fruit helps cool the gelatin down quickly!).
3. Carefully pour this strawberry mixture evenly over the chilled pudding layer.
4. Place the pan back into the refrigerator and leave it until the Jell-O is completely set.

Step 4: Top and Serve!

1. Just before serving, spread 1 package of Cool Whip evenly over the top of the firm strawberry layer.
2. Slice, serve cold, and enjoy!

💡 WTRE Kitchen Tips:

• The Quick-Set Secret: Using frozen strawberries is a fantastic old-school shortcut. They instantly drop the temperature of the boiling Jell-O water, meaning less waiting time for you before it goes onto the cake.
• Perfect for Making Ahead: This is an excellent dessert to assemble the evening before a gathering, giving all the layers plenty of time to lock in their flavor and texture.

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