Berry-Good Mousse

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 cups fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1/3 cup whipping cream (optional)
• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   GARNISH: Fresh strawberries, hulled In saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Warm over low heat until gelatin has dissolved.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, hull strawberries and place in food processor or blender.

4. 4

   Add icing sugar and process just until pureed.

5. 5

   Transfer to mixing bowl and stir in gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until mixture is consistency of raw egg whites.

6. 6

   Whip cream (if using) and set aside. In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

7. 7

   Whisk about < of beaten egg whites into strawberry mixture. Fold strawberry mixture and whipped cream into remaining beaten egg whites.

8. 8

   Pour into 6-cup glass serving bowl or individual glasses and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to days.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh strawberries.