Lemon Strawberry Stars

"This is a simple dessert that looks like you slaved forever! The flavors together make a great combo. I make the sauce way ahead and keep it in the fridge as it needs to chill."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
5
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place frozen berries in food processor or blender and cover.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Combine corn starch and small amount of pureed berries in a medium saucepan.
  • Add remaining pureed berries.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
  • Boil 1 minute and remove from heat.
  • Chill at least 2-3 hours.
  • Slice pound cake horizontally into 5 equal slices.
  • Cut each layer into 2 star shapes using large star cookie cutter.
  • (Reserve cake scraps for another use or snacks- they are great in a parfait glass with any leftover pudding and sauce).
  • Whisk pudding mix into milk as directed on package.
  • To serve on each of 5 dessert plates, place 1 star.
  • Top those stars with 1/2 of the sliced berries, I usually try to use the points of the berries in the points of the stars and not to cover the stars completely otherwise you cant see that they are stars.
  • Using 1/2 of the pudding, divide it amongst the 5 stars and drop a spoonful on top of each.
  • Repeat with the remaining stars, berries and pudding, slightly off centering the second star off the first one on each plate.
  • Drizzle the pureed sauce on the plate and slightly over the top of the stars.
  • Serve immediately.

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  1. This has got to be one of the best desserts i have ever tried in my life! I loved it so much. This is a must on my list of foods to cook again. : p
     
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