Frozen Strawberry Mousse Cake
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 Can (15 oz) strawberries in syrup
1 envelope powdered gelatin
6 Trifle sponge cakes
3 tblsp. strawberry jam
1 cup creme fraiche
1 cup whipped cream, to decorate
Recipe
1. Strain the syrup from the strawberries into a large heatproof bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over it and stir well. Stand the bowl in a pan of hot water and stir until the gealtin has dissolved.
2. Let cool, then chill for just under 1 hour, until beginning to set. Meanwhile, cut the sponge cakes in half lenghtwise and spread the cut surfaces with the strawberry jam.
3.Carefully work the creme fraiche into the strawberry jelly, then whisk in the canned steawberries. Line a deep, 8-inch loose-bottomed cake pan with waxed paper.
4. Pour half the strawberry mousse mixture into the pan, arrange the sponge cakes over the surface, and then spoon over the remaining mousse mixture,pushing down any sponge cakes that rise up.
5.Freeze for 1-2 hours, until firm. Remove the cake from the pan and carefully peel away the lining paper/ Transfer to a serving plate. Devorate the mousse with whirls of whipped cream and a few strawberry leaves and a fresh strawberry, if you have them.
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