Strawberry Lemon Trifle

If you love the taste of lemon and strawberry, you need to try this!  It is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.  

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup lemon yogurt

2 cups milk

1 pkg. (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix

2 tsps. grated lemon peel

2 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided

1 tbsp. water

1 prepared angel food cake (10 inches)

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and yogurt.  Add the milk, pudding mix and lemon peel; beat until smooth.  In a blender, process 1/2 cup strawberries and water until smooth.  Tear cake into 1 inch pieces; place a third in a trifle bowl or 3 quart serving bowl.  Top with a third of the pudding mixture and half of the remaining strawberries.  Drizzle with half of the strawberry sauce.  Repeat.  Top with remaining cake and pudding mixture.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.