Strawberry Shortcake

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Summer Favorites

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (98)

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 to 12 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 large angel food cake

For the custard:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

For the glaze:

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
1 cup water
2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in 1/2 (if berries are extra large, they can be cut into quarters)
Whole fresh strawberries and mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

Slice cake, using a serrated knife, horizontally into 3 equal layers.

For the custard:

Mix together cream cheese, condensed milk, and whipped topping in a bowl; set aside.

For the glaze:

In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, and gelatin; add water. Cook stirring over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Fold in strawberries.

For assembly:

Place 1 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. Top cake with 3 whole fresh strawberries and fresh mint leaves.

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Amber las cruces, NM 07-31-2009
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Sweet Treat Perfect for Summer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This shortcake is very rich, really sweet, and best served ice cold. My only concern with the dish was that it is a few... pinches too sweet. I wanted to give it a 4 and a 1/2, but I like Paula and the sugar part is the only thing that could be altered.Read more
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daisy los angeles, CA 07-28-2009
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Daisy Los Angeles,CA
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OH MY GOD! This strawberry shortcake it's so good me and family just enjoyed it so much thank you for this great recipe Paula
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Serena Kuna, ID 07-14-2009
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So Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love it! I had pound cake to add, instead of angel food and it was still fantastic!!! This is becoming a keeper in my... recipe box.....so darn good! The custard itself is delightful. MMMMMmmmmmmm!Read more
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Sandee Owasso, OK 07-12-2009
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Try This Variation
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Since my husband is not crazy about strawberries but loves Black Forest Cake, I experimented with Paula's basic recipe. I... made a box angel food cake and added unsweetened baking cocoa. I used frozen dark sweet cherries (thawed & drained) I used unsweetened cherry gelatin, using the juice from the cherries as part of the liquid. I should have read the reviews, though, and doubled the glaze. It was a little on the dry side. Read more
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Amanda Luling, TX 06-18-2009
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Oh My God Good!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This Shortcake is soooo good!!! It is the best take on a shortcake I've ever had. Anyone who says it isn't great just didn't... make it right! We're going to have it this Sunday for Father's Day!Read more
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Patty Pensacola, FL 05-31-2009
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GLAZE TASTES LIKE COUGH SYRUP
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The glaze recipe is too syrupy sweet. ( and you definately have to double it in order to make the recipe as the reviews... state). I even used 1/2 sugar free gelatin in order to cut down on the sweetness - which is also in the reviews). It would be good with a different glaze recipe. I think I would use pound cake, if I ever make it again. I feel like the glaze recipe is a mistake and I wish Paula's people would correct it, because it could be a much more successful dish! Read more