"This light and refreshing raspberry cream angel food cake dessert is perfect for summer! It's so easy AND can be made ahead of time!..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 cups cubed angel food cake (see note)
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12 ounces light or regular cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup half and half or evaporated milk
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2/3 cup (5 ounces) granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
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1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, use for more lemon flavor)
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup (1 ounce) powdered sugar
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16 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries (don't thaw if frozen)
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1/4 cup (1.75 ounces) granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (zest lemons before using juice - the zest is used in the cream layer)