1-First, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens, then let it cool slightly before stirring in 1 quart sliced fresh strawberries or the substitute. This step creates the fruity topping that gives Strawberry Heaven its signature taste.

2-Next, tear 1 angel food cake into 1-inch pieces and mix it with 2 cups of whipped topping. Press this mixture into a 9×13 inch glass pan to form the base layer, setting it aside for now. In a mixer, beat 8 ounces cream cheese, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth, then stir in the rest of the whipped topping by hand and spread it evenly over the cake layer.

3-Finally, pour the cooled strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly. Refrigerate the dessert for 2 to 3 hours before serving to let the flavors blend. For more inspiration on easy desserts, explore our banana chocolate chip muffins recipe for a quick treat option.