1 pt. strawberries
2 tbsp. sugar
2 c. home made or canned vanilla pudding
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. (1 1/4 inch) pound cake cubes

Hull and slice 1 cup berries. Arrange along side 1 1/2 quart bowl or dish. Place remaining berries in blender container. Add sugar, cover and blend until pureed. In mixer bowl, beat pudding and cream cheese with electric mixer until combined. Place half of cake in bottom of dish. Pour half of pureed berries over cake, and top with half of pudding mixture. Repeat with remaining cake, puree and pudding mixture. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with additional strawberries, if desired.