No-Bake Strawberry Angel Dessert (+Video)
This No-Bake Strawberry Angel Dessert uses store bought angel food cake, Jell-O, frozen strawberries and Cool Whip to make the best summer dessert!
THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME DESSERT!
Don’t judge a dessert by its outward appearance. Seriously. This No Bake Strawberry Dessert is one of those ugly desserts. It really is. But it sure does taste good! No baking required! Only five ingredients that will only take you minutes to throw together. I get asked to bring this dessert to all those summer cookouts because it’s so light and refreshing after a hot day!
ANGEL FOOD CAKE, STRAWBERRY JELL-O, FROZEN STRAWBERRIES AND COOL WHIP
It’s also not a really heavy dessert so it’s kinda perfect after a heavy meal. Everyone loves this stuff. A lot of folks call it “The Pink Stuff.” 🙂 Whatever you call it – I know you will call it good!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- store-bought angel food cake
- strawberry Jell-O
- boiling water
- container frozen strawberries with sugar
- whipped topping (COOL WHIP)
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY ANGEL DESSERT:
Cut angel food cake into bite-sized (1-inch) pieces.
Place half of the angel food cake pieces into the bottom of the 9×13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together strawberry Jell-O with boiling water. Stir until no longer grainy.
Stir in strawberries until combined.
Whisk in COOL WHIP to strawberry mixture until combined well (it will be a little lumpy.)
Spoon half the strawberry mixture over angel food cake pieces.
Layer with the other half of angel food cake pieces.
Pour the rest of the strawberry mixture on top. Spread to cover evenly.
Cover and place into the refrigerator at least two hours to cool. Scoop small servings into bowls and top with a fresh strawberry.
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No-Bake Strawberry Angel Dessert (+Video)
Ingredients
- 13 ounce store-bought angel food cake
- 6 ounce box strawberry Jell-O
- 2 cups boiling water
- 24 ounce container frozen strawberries with sugar, thawed
- 8 ounce tub COOL WHIP, thawed
Instructions
- Cut angel food cake into bite-sized (1-inch) pieces. Place half of the angel food cake pieces into the bottom of the 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together strawberry Jell-O with boiling water. Stir until no longer grainy. Stir in strawberries until combined.
- Whisk in Cool Whip to strawberry mixture until combined well (it might be a little lumpy which is just fine.)
- Spoon half the strawberry mixture over angel food cake pieces.
- Layer with the other half of angel food cake pieces.
- Pour the rest of the strawberry mixture evenly on top.
- Cover and place into the refrigerator at least two hours to cool.
- Scoop small servings into bowls and top with a fresh strawberry.
Video
Notes
- Please note the video above says to freeze the dessert. You do not need to freeze, only refrigerate. However, if you want a more frozen style dessert then you could certainly freeze it.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: March 2017
Updated and republished: June 2022
Love this easy and delicious
Thanks so much Crystal!
If you make this the night before, will it be ok?
One of our all time favorites. We don’t layer, though, we just put all the angel food pieces in and pour the mixture over all of it, gently stirring it in.
My mom made this when I was growing up. We call it Pink Jello & she used Strawberry Banana Jello and Cool Whip. She would mix the Cool Whip in with a mixer when it was about halfway set until not too smooth, just a little lumpy. I have caarried on this tradition & it is always a big dinner hit!
Thank you for this variation…I can’t wait to try it!
My family loves this stuff. Its so addictive they call it Strawberry Crack!
OMG this is wonderful!! My husband and I love this dessert. Thank you so much. 🙂
Made this dessert for end to summer picnic everybody just loved it because it is not sweet but yet very refreshing even the men that Don’t like desserts went for seconds, made two pans. I cheated by adding some Cool Whip on top after it set that just give it an extra yum.. I cut into squares.
I have been asked to make it for a Baby Shower yum yum also due to mom to be loves it after tasting it at the picnic.
Could you use pound cake instead of angel food cake?
Can you use fresh strawberries instead of frozen ones?
This recipe has been around my family for years, also. A couple of things I do differently – tear the cake into pieces (saves washing the knife), partially congeal the jello/strawberries mixture (I use the bowl for my mixer) and combine the cake with the strawberry mixture instead of layering it in the pan. I used to layer but find it easier to mix everything together then pour into the pan.
Best strawberry dessert ever. Plus so easy.. made it twice in 10 days. Very light, great on a hot summer day..
I just made it! It so easy and delicious! Take no time to make!!
This is one of my favorite desserts of all time! My mama made this dessert when I was a wee child (many moons ago), and I make it for my family. This recipe has been handed down for four generations. The only difference was we used whipped cream before Cool Whip was in the frozen food section of the grocery. Told ya it was a long time ago! LOL! Pinned. Thanks for posting this recipe.
P.S. Just watched the mean comments video…hilarious!!!!!
I absolutely love knowing that you have enjoyed this for so long! These tried and true recipes never go out of style! And thanks for watching that video and laughing along with us! We had a lot of fun making it 🙂
Hey, can you whip heavy whipping cream and use that instead?
Hi Mrs. C. – I have never tried that. I am not sure if homemade whipped cream is stable enough for long enough to put into this dessert. If you try it let me know!
Looks delicious!I love fruit desserts! And most importantly, I o not have it bake an it is very easy to make. I will try this soon. Thanks for sharing the recipes!