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Make-Ahead Shortcake

1 loaf (14 ounces) angel food cake, cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 cup cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Arrange cake slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9x2 dish.
In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened; beat in ice cream.
Pour over cake.
Chill.
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in frozen strawberries.
Chill until partially set. 
Spoon over pudding mixture.
Chill until firm.
Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

* 12 servings

(Quick Cooking - July/Aug 2000)