Strawberry Sensations


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Strawberry Sensations


1 pint fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups homemade or canned vanilla pudding
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shortcake or pound cake cubes (1/2 inch)

Reserve 3 or 4 berries for garnish. Hull and slice 1 cup of the remaining berries; arrange along the side of a clear straight-sided 1 ½ quart bowl or dish. Place remaining berries in blender container or food processor bowl; add sugar. Cover and blend or process till pureed. In a mixer bowl beat pudding and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed till combined. Place half of the cake in the bottom of the dish. Pour half of the pureed berries over cake, and top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with reserved strawberries. Makes 6 to 8 servings.