Strawberry Angel Dessert

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"This light, cool dessert is always a tremendous way to top off a big hot meal."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 5 cups angel food cake, cubes
• fresh strawberries (optional)
• of fresh mint (optional)

directions

1. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand 5 minutes to soften.
2. Heat and stir over low heat just until gelatin dissolves. Remove from the heat; add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Stir in undrained strawberries. Chill until partially thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
3. Place cake cubes in a mixing bowl; pour strawberry mixture over cake and mix gently. Pour into an ungreased 8 inch square baking dish. Chill until firm.
4. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint if desired.