Strawberry Mousse

* Exported from MasterCook *

Strawberry Mousse

Recipe By : Family Circle - 5/13/97
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pkt unflavored gelatin
1/4 c cold water
2 c strawberries -- hulled and sliced
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 c heavy cream -- chilled
3 tbsp powdered sugar
whole strawberries -- garnish

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in suacepan; let stand 1 minute to
soften. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat.

Place berries, granulated sugar and gelatin mixture in food processor or
blender. Whirl to puree. Pour into bowl. Chill until mixture mounds
when dropped from spoon, 1 hour.

Beat cream and powdered sugar in chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
Stir one-quarter of cream into strawberry puree to lighten mixture.
Fold in remaining cream.

Spoon into 6 stemmed glasses or dessert bowls, dividin equally. Chill
for 2 hours. Or, after lightening puree with cream, layer remaining
whipped cream with strawberry puree in stemmed glasses. Garnish with
strawberries.

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