Fresh Strawberry Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Crush the strawberries and drain the juice; reserve.
2. 2
   Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/2 cups.
3. 3
   Bring the juice to a boil and stir in gelatin; dissolve and cool.
4. 4
   Add the strawberries and sugar.
5. 5
   Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks and fold it into the strawberry mixture.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture into a 2-quart ring mold or 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with 2-inch collar.
7. 7
   Chill several hours or overnight.