Strawberry Heaven

Strawberry Heaven is an easy no-bake strawberry dessert made with layers of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and strawberry filling. It's light, creamy, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or when you need something simple that everyone will love.

A No-Bake Strawberry Dessert That Always Gets Requested

This is one of those desserts that looks like you spent all afternoon making it, but it comes together with simple ingredients and easy layering. The angel food cake softens just enough as it chills, soaking up the pudding and strawberry filling without turning mushy.

It's similar to a strawberry trifle or layered dessert, but even easier to make with ingredients you can grab at any store. The homemade whipped cream keeps it light and fluffy, while the strawberry layers bring that classic, sweet, nostalgic flavor everyone loves. In this strawberry cheesecake poke cake, nostalgia is mixed with decadent creaminess, with the addition of cream cheese. It’s also a luscious and sweet option.

 

This is the kind of dessert that disappears fast at potlucks, family dinners, and summer get-togethers. And once people try it, they'll ask you for the recipe every time.

What is Strawberry Heaven?

Strawberry Heaven is a layered no-bake dessert made with cubes of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, strawberry pie filling, and whipped cream. It's often compared to a strawberry trifle, but it's quicker to assemble and doesn't require any baking.

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Ingredients

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this no-bake strawberry dessert, and most of them are easy shortcuts that save time.

• 1 prebaked angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  Creates a light, airy base that soaks up all the flavor.
• 1 (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  Adds a creamy layer that holds everything together.
• 2½ cups 2% milk
  Helps the pudding set thick and smooth.
• 2 (21 oz) cans strawberry pie filling
  Brings bold strawberry flavor and that classic glossy texture.
• 2 cups heavy cream
  Whipped to create a light, fluffy topping.
• ½ cup powdered sugar
  Sweetens the whipped cream without making it grainy.
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  Adds warmth and depth to the whipped cream.
• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
  Adds fresh texture and extra strawberry flavor.
• ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)
  Gives a little crunch to balance the creamy layers.

Instructions

Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Place it in the refrigerator to set while preparing the rest.

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until medium to medium-stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Spread half of the cake cubes evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 dish.

Layer half of the pudding over the cake, then add about one-third of the strawberry pie filling.

Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, and another third of the pie filling.

Spread the whipped cream over the top.

Add the remaining strawberry pie filling in dollops across the top, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it for a marbled look.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and fresh strawberries if using.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.

Scoop or slice and serve cold.

Tips

• Use cold milk and cold cream so everything thickens and whips properly
• Let the pudding set before layering so it holds its shape
• Stop whipping the cream at medium-stiff peaks so it stays light and spreadable
• Don't overload the layers with pie filling or it can get too soft
• Chill long enough so the layers settle and slice cleanly

More Strawberry Recipes

If you love anything strawberry like I do, then you’ll also love these strawberry recipes:

• Strawberry Brownies
• Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
• Strawberry Crunch Cake
• Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

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