2 cups fresh strawberries
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 cup cold milk
1 1/2 teaspoons imitation vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
Place strawberries in the pan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, beat the pudding mix until thoroughly whipped. Stir in melted chocolate then butter, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in milk and vanilla extract, then stir in sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon juice.
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Rotate into rows of 8 frosting or bowls. Frost with frosting alternating with the strawberries. Sprinkle with lemon-lime soda.
Remove parchment from pan. Place over a pan of waxed paper. Brush top with melted chocolate. Place 1/2 cup of butter mixture in center of each frosting piece. Frost with remaining lemon-lime soda.