Choco-Berry Bavarian Cream

Ingredients

 * 1 	pckg 	(10 oz) frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed OR 1 cup sweetened sliced fresh strawberries
 * 2 		Envelopes unflavored gelatin
 * 1/2 	cup 	Sugar
 * 1 	cup 	HERSHEY'S MINI CHIPS semi-sweet chocolate
 * 2 1/4 	cups 	milk, divided
 * 1 	tsp 	vanilla extract
 * 1 	cup 	(1/2 pt) cold whipping cream
 * strawberry cream (recipe follows)
 * Fresh strawberries (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Lightly oil 5- or 6- cup mold; set aside.


 * 1) Drain strawberries; reserve syrup.


 * 1) Add water to syrup to equal 3/4 cup.


 * 1) Sprinkle gelatin over liquid; set aside.


 * 1) Refrigerate drained Berries.


 * 1) Stir together Sugar, small chocolate chips and 1/2 cup milk in medium saucepan.


 * 1) Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and very hot.


 * 1) Add gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.


 * 1) Remove from heat; stir in remaining milk and vanilla.


 * 1) Pour into large bowl; refrigerate, stirring ocasionally, until mixture mounds when dropped from spoon.


 * 1) Beat whipping cream until stiff; fold into chocolate mixture.


 * 1) Pour into prepared mold; refrigerate until firm.


 * 1) Unmold; garnish with strawberry cream and fresh strawberries, if desired.

Strawberry cream

 * 1) Mash or puree reserved strawberries from Bavarian cream recipe to equal 1/2 cup.


 * 1) Beat 1cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream amd 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff.


 * 1) Fold in strawberry puree and 2 to 3 drops red food color.
 * 2) About 2 cups topping.