Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole stemmed strawberries, divided
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 14 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 Anjou pear, a frozen butter pound cake defrosted (10 3/4 oz.)
  • 8 ounces frozen extra creamy whipped topping, defrosted
  • 12 pint fresh blueberries
  • 12 cup shredded coconut, toasted
  • additional whole strawberries and mint sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Method

  • In the container of a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups of the strawberries, sugar, water and lemon juice and process until smooth.
  • Remove to a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until color darkens, stirring constantly.
  • Pour sauce into medium bowl; cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, cut the pound cake into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Halve remaining strawberries lengthwise and add to cooled sauce, tossing to coat.
  • In each of 8 parfait or tall stemmed glasses, layer 2 tablespoons strawberry mixture and 1/3 cup pound cake, 2 tablespoons strawberry mixture and 2 tablespoons whipped topping.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons blueberries, 2 tablespoons whipped topping and 1 tablespoon coconut.
  • Garnish with whole strawberries and mint, if desired.