Looking for a quick and easy dessert idea? Look no further- this Angel Food Strawberry Parfait is for you!
What to Gather
This angel food strawberry parfait recipe only requires a handful of easy to find ingredients. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Angel food cake– bake your own or grab one from the bakery like I do! There are some great box mixes out there too. Remember that Angel food is a little temperamental and bakes best on non-humid days.
- Fresh strawberry sauce– homemade strawberry sauce does need to be made from scratch, but is super easy and can be made ahead of time. Of course, you can grab jarred, but homemade is so much better.
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
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- Salt – There is no salt in this recipe, but if you feel like it needs a little hint of salt, try sprinkling some flakey sea salt on top!
- Seasonings – You can add chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, sandwich cookies like Oreos or chocolate sauce to make this a chocolate parfait. Fresh mint pairs well with creamy whipped cream and adds an element of freshness.
- Sauces – A drizzle of creme de menthe or chocolate liqueur, or even chocolate sauce can take this up a notch.
- Swaps – Crunchy granola, chopped hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans are all a great option for crunch. You can always swap out the strawberries for another fruit. While they would no longer be Angel Food Strawberry Parfaits, a good alternative would be blueberries or raspberries.
- Senses – Angel food strawberry parfaits are light and airy, with sweet vanilla-scented cake layered between cool, juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. Each bite melts on your tongue with a refreshing burst of berry brightness.
Angel Food Strawberry Parfaits
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced angel food cake* , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup strawberry sauce
- 1 cup whipped cream
- fresh strawberries , for garnish
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of each cup with angel food cake, top with a dollop of strawberry sauce and repeat until full.
- Top each cup with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry slice. If you are making ahead, don’t add the whipped cream until ready to serve.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
You can store any leftover angel food strawberry parfaits in an airtight container in the refrigerator. however, I recommend storing each element separately so that they don’t get soggy.
I do not recommend freezing this dish. It will get quite soggy upon thawing and will not hold up well.
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What a cute and elegant dish! I love strawberry desserts so I’m so glad I found this recipe!
I love the idea of a make ahead dessert for a gathering. And strawberry sauce is always the best – so many ways to use it!
Fabulous desser that is just what I have been looking for. Every time I hear strawberries and dessert, I go all in. Fantastic combo!
This recipe was so simple! I let my kids do it on their own with just a little bit of guidance from me, and it turned out great!
What a delicious dessert! Loved all the flavors in this and perfect way to use up my leftover strawberries.
Yum! This dessert reminds me of strawberry shortcakes but a trifle. I loved this recipe and I’ll be making it again in the future it was so easy to prepare and light tasting. I can’t say enough good things about how yummy this was. Thank you for the recipe. 🥰
Such a tasty dessert! I can see why its the best!