Strawberry Mousse

By Tingrin3

Ingredients

• 4 cups strawberries (2 pints)
• 4 Tbsp. water divided
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 envelope plus 1 teasp. gelatin
• 3 egg whites
• 1/8 teasp. salt
• 1 1/2 teasp. vanilla divided
• red coloring
• 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare 2" collar on 4-5 cup soufflé dish

Puree 2 cups strawberries in blender with 2 Tbsp. water.

Repeat with remaining strawberries

In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup sugar with gelatin.

Add to strawberry puree and let stand 1 min.

Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins.

Remove and set aside.

Beat egg whites and salt til stiff.

While beating, pour hot strawberries into egg whites in a thin stream.

Add 1 teasp. vanilla.

Beat for 10 minutes, then add 4 drops coloring

Whip cream, sugar,1/2 teasp. van, and 4 drops coloring.

Fold into egg white mixture and pour into soufflé dish and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight.