Strawberry Shortcake

I can't seem to get enough strawberries these days.

I don't know if it is because they are just so beautiful and plentiful right now,

or if it has something to do with summer coming swiftly to an end 

and I'm trying to catch hold of the last lovely bits of it.

Whatever it is,

I know I will making this delicious strawberry shortcake at least once every summer

from. now. on. :-) 

You will need -

1 box vanilla cake mix, prepared according to package directions

1 cup sugar

6 tablespoons cornstarch

2 cups water

1 3 ounce package strawberry jello

2 lbs strawberries, chopped (save a few whole for garnish)

8 ounces whipped cream cheese

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 12 ounce carton of cool whip

First, bake your cake and allow to cool completely.

Slice into cubes.

Next, prepare the strawberry sauce.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

When boiling, add jello and turn off heat.

Continue to stir until thickened.

Let cool completely, and then add chopped strawberries.

Then, prepare the cream.

 Mix softened whipped cream cheese with condensed milk until smooth and creamy.

Then add cool whip and mix until combined throughly.

Finally, assemble the trifle.

Layer cake, strawberries and cream three times.

Top with cream and whole berries.

Refrigerate until serving.

Enjoy!