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Valentine's Day: Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Paula Deen, January/February 2007






List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp cold water
  
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  
• 1/4 cup boiling water
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  
• 5 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  
• 1/2 cup frozen sliced strawberries, in syrup
  
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 drop red food coloring
  
• Fresh whipped cream, fresh strawberries (optional)
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine cold water and gelatin; let stand 2 minutes. Pour boiling water over gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cocoa powder; set aside.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, beat 4 cups heavy cream with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until thickened. Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Stir in gelatin mixture. Cover and chill 4 hours.
   
   
3. In the container of an electric blender, purée strawberries.
   
   
4. In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, cream cheese, and strawberry mixture. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. Add 1 cup cream, and red food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Cover and chill 4 hours.
   
   
5. Spoon or pipe alternating layers of chocolate mousse and strawberry mousse into serving dishes; cover and chill up to 8 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream and strawberries, if desired.
   
   Makes 10 to 12 servings.