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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Lightly sweet and refreshing, this easy-to-make mousse is a family favorite! Ingredients:
crust: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
filling: |
2 pints fresh strawberries, divided |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin |
1/4 cup cold water |
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped |
red food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in flour. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. or 10-in. springform pan; prick with a fork.
2. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, puree enough berries (about 1-1/2 pints) to make 2 cups. Set aside remaining berries for garnish. Stir lemon juice and sugar into puree.
4. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add to puree; chill until mixture begins to thicken.
5. Fold in whipped cream and food coloring if desired. Pour into crust; chill until set. Garnish with reserved strawberries. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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