Strawberry Mousse
1 qt. strawberries, washed and hulled
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
1 tsp. Strawberry extract
Reserve several strawberries for garnish. Press remaining berries
through a fine sieve. Add sugar and white wine, stir well. Chill.
Soften gelatin in cold water, add boiling water and stir to
dissolve. Cool.
Combine gelatin and chilled strawberry mixture, beat with rotary
beater until fluffy and slightly thickened. Fold in strawberry
extract and whipped cream. Turn into an oiled 2-quart mold. Chill
overnight.
Unmold onto chilled serving platter. Garnish with the remaining
whole strawberries. |