Godiva Strawberry Torte

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Godiva Strawberry Torte

Recipe By : Godiva Liqueur Drink and Dessert Collection
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Godiva

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk -- scalded
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces strawberries, frozen, unsweetened -- pureed
2 cups Godiva Liqueur -- divided
1 cup heavy cream
1 sponge cake, 9"
1 quart strawberries, fresh -- hulled
whipped cream

Soften gelatin in water, set aside. In double boiler, cook egg yolks,
sugar, salt, and milk until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add vanilla,
strawberry puree and 1 1/2 cups Godiva Liqueur; chill until slightly
thickened and mixture mounds on a spoon. Whip cream until stiff, fold
into strawberry mixture and set aside. To assemble the torte, place
sponge cake in 9-inch greased springform pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup
Godiva Liqueur, cover with whole strawberries, hulled side down, and top
with strawberry mousse mixture. Refrigerate several hours before
serving. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

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