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Strawberry Heaven Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
• 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
• 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 lg angel food cake
• 4 c fresh strawberries, sliced and slightly mashed
• 2 Tbsp sugar, optional
• fresh strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix the Foundation
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with fresh lemon juice. Give it a good stir until everything is well-blended. Now, gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip. This will create a creamy, dreamy base for your dessert that’s light and fluffy. You’re looking for a smooth mixture without over-mixing, which can deflate the Cool Whip.

2. Step 2: Prepare the Cake
   Take your angel food cake and decide if you want to tear it into pieces with your hands or use a knife to slice it into roughly 1-inch pieces. Either method is fine; just aim for uniformity, so the layers will stack neatly later on. Set these pieces aside as they’ll soon play a starring role in your dessert.

3. Step 3: Layer the Cake Base
   Lay half of your cake pieces evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. This will form the base layer for your Strawberry Heaven. Spread them out so they cover the dish evenly, ensuring that every bite will have that airy texture.

4. Step 4: Sweeten the Strawberries
   If your strawberries need a little extra sweetness, sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of sugar and give them a slight mash. This helps release their natural juices while enhancing their flavor. Pour 2 cups of these sweetened, slightly mashed strawberries over the cake pieces in the dish, letting their juices soak in a bit.

5. Step 5: Build the Layers
   Spread half of your creamy condensed milk mixture over the strawberry layer, smoothing it out with a spatula. Now, repeat the process: add the rest of the cake pieces, followed by the remaining strawberries, and finish with the last of the creamy mixture. Be sure to cover the strawberries completely to lock in all that juicy goodness.

6. Step 6: Add the Final Touches
   Garnish the top with fresh strawberries for a burst of color and added freshness. Once everything's in place, pop the dish into the refrigerator to chill until you’re ready to serve. It’s best enjoyed after a few hours, giving the flavors a chance to blend beautifully.

Notes

Mistakes happen, and that's all part of the kitchen adventure! One common hiccup? Overmixing the Cool Whip into the condensed milk and lemon juice. Gently folding them keeps the blend light and dreamy, maintaining its fluffy delight. Another frequent wrinkle is forgetting to taste the strawberries before mashing. If your berries are on the tart side, a sprinkle of sugar can do wonders.

Tearing the angel food cake into uneven chunks is another little misstep. Keep pieces consistent to ensure even layering—and avoid a lopsided treat! Lastly, for a truly heavenly taste, let your dessert chill. Patience pays off with this one, so give those flavors time to mingle before serving up slices of joy.

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