Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Cream

Description

Makes 6 servings.

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

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