Strawberry Mousse

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Serves 12 people

Categories: pudding- custard- mousse- flan

Ingredients

  • 1 quart strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • whole and sliced strawberries

Directions

  1. Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water in a large bowl. Add boiling water, stirring until gelatin completely dissolves; cool. Stir strawberry mixture into gelatin; chill until the consistency of unbeaten egg white.
  2. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture. Spoon into lightly oiled 2-quart mold. Refrigerate until set.
  3. Unmold on serving plate, and garnish with whole and sliced strawberries.

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