Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Cream

Description
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Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp. water
 * 3 tbsp. sugar
 * 1 cup (6 ounces) - semisweet chocolate pieces
 * 4 tbsp. - creme de cacao
 * 1 cup (1/2 pint) - whipping cream
 * 1 package (10 ounces) - frozen sliced California strawberries in syrup, thawed

Directions
In small saucepan over high heat bring water and sugar to boil, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Combine chocolate pieces and sugar mixture in blender of food processor fitted with metal blade; whirl until cool to room temperature. In medium bowl beat 3/4 cup of the cream to form stiff peaks. With rubber spatula fold chocolate mixture into cream, blending thoroughly. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours. In blender or food processor combine strawberries with the remaining cream and creme de cacao; whirl until smooth. Cover and chill. To serve, pour equal amounts of the strawberry sauce into 6 dessert dishes and add scoops of the chocolate mixture. Note: Mousse can be prepared a day or two in advance Makes 6 servings