Strawberry Cream Angel Pie
Strawberry Cream Angel Pie is a light and refreshing dessert combining airy angel food cake, luscious whipped cream, and fresh, juicy strawberries. This pie offers a harmonious blend of textures and natural sweetness, ideal for warm weather or any occasion where a satisfying yet light treat is desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No baking required (using pre-made angel food cake)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (can be gluten-free if gluten-free angel food cake is used)
Ingredients
Base
- Angel food cake (1 pre-made cake or about 10 oz)
Strawberries
- Fresh strawberries (about 4 cups, washed, hulled, and sliced)
- Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
- Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
Whipped Cream
- Heavy whipping cream (1 cup, cold)
- Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Toss them with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let them macerate for about 15 minutes to release their natural juices and become glossy.
- Whip the Cream: Using cold heavy cream, beat together with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form—soft enough to fold gently without deflating for a creamy texture.
- Layer the Base: Slice the angel food cake horizontally into even layers. Arrange the first layer neatly in your serving dish, creating a flat surface for the cream and fruit.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cake base, then add a thick layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat layers as desired, finishing with fresh strawberries on top for a beautiful presentation.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the assembled pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve perfect peaks.
- Stop whipping cream as soon as soft peaks form to avoid graininess.
- Handle layers gently to maintain the angel food cake’s airy texture.
- Chilling the pie enhances flavor melding and texture cohesion.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freeze angel food cake base separately if needed, but assemble pie fresh.
- This pie is best served chilled and should not be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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