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What's For Dinner?
An After-hours Valentine Dinner
By Allison Huller McAlister
Strawberry Vanilla Shortcake
A delicious layering of buttery pound cake, luscious strawberries, silky vanilla pudding and creamy whipped topping make for one delectable dessert.
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| Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 package (12 ounces) pound cake, cut into 14 slices 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, sliced, sweetened Pour milk into large bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk two minutes or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Layer half each of the cake slices and strawberries on dessert plates; cover with pudding mixture. Top with remaining cake slices, strawberries and whipped topping. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. |



