It's a Strawberry Extravaganza!

It’s the perfect time of year to have delightful strawberry desserts. Here are three tantalizing dishes to tickle your taste buds.

Strawberry Cool Whip Cake

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 1 tub strawberry glaze, found in produce area
• 1 tub cool whip, thawed
• 2 cups sliced strawberries

Directions:

Bake cake according to directions on box. I use a long rectangle pan. I like the single layer. You may use whichever pan/s you like. When baked, allow cake to cool. Put sliced strawberries in a small bowl. Sweeten berries by sprinkling with sugar and let them set while cake is cooling. When cooled, spread glaze over cake. Pour thawed cool whip in the middle of the cake and spread outward toward to edges of the pan. Top with strawberries. Cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated.

Strawberry Whipped Sensation

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
• 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
• 8 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mash 2 cups of the strawberries in large bowl. Add condensed milk, juice and 2 cups of the whipped topping; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
2. Mix chopped cookies and butter. Spoon over whipped topping mixture. Cover with ends of foil and gently press cookie mixture into whipped topping mixture. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.
3. Invert dessert onto serving plate when ready to serve; remove pan and foil. Spread remaining whipped topping onto top and sides of dessert. Slice remaining 2 cups strawberries; arrange over dessert. Store leftovers in freezer.

Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad

• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 8 cups torn romaine
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces. In a skillet, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for 8-10 minutes or until golden; cool.
2. For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; shake well. Just before serving combine the romaine, onions, strawberries and noodle mixture in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

Enjoy! Make the most of these lovely seasonal berries and try these fresh recipes for your own home or to take to a party!