Molded Strawberry Dessert (Erdbeeren Elisabeth)This German dessert is made of "earth berries." 4 cups strawberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons kirsch 2 envelopes unflavored gelatine 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup chilled whipping cream Reserve a few strawberries for garnish. Mash remaining strawberries; stir in sugar and kirsch. Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften; stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir gelatin mixture into strawberries. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon, about 45 minutes. Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff. Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture. Pour into 6-cup mold or 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours; unmold. Garnish with reserved strawberries and, if desired, whipped cream. Yields 8 servings. |