Layered Strawberry Dessert

Description
Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try this recipe as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. Enjoy!
 * Contributed by ©Arleen M. Kaptur March 2002, Author of books and articles on living a simple, rustic lifestyle - and getting the most from each and every day. Excerpt from strawberry/chocolate Recipes by Arleen M. Kaptur
 * Arleen Kaptur may be contacted at http://www.arleenssite.com akaptur@centurytel.net
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Ingredients

 * 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
 * 1 cup sugar
 * ¼ cup cornstarch
 * 2½ tbsp strawberry “jello” powder
 * 1 cup cold water
 * 1¾ cups cold milk
 * 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
 * 5 cups cubed angel food cake
 * 2½ cups whipped heavy cream

Directions

 * 1) In a pan combine the “jello” powder, sugar and cornstarch.
 * 2) Slowly add the water and stir until smooth.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, cook, stirring constantly, until syrup has thickened.
 * 4) Remove from the heat.
 * 5) Stir in the strawberry slices and set aside.
 * 6) In a mixer, combine the cold milk and the pudding mix.
 * 7) Beat on low for 2½ minutes, until thickened. Set aside.
 * 8) In a clear glass bowl (to allow the colors to show) place half of the angel food cubes.
 * 9) Also pour one-half of the pudding over the cubes, then one-half of the strawberry mixture, topped with one-half of the whipped heavy cream. Repeat the process.
 * 10) Garnish with slivers of chocolate.
 * 11) Your guests will feel the luxury with every bite.