Strawberry Mousse

Simple and elegant...light and refreshing....need I say more?

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce)  knox unflavored gelatin (this means ONLY a single 1/4 oz envelope)
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 10  ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup or 10  ounces fresh strawberries, sweetened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. In medium saucepan sprinkle gelatin over orange juice. Let stand 1 minute to soften.
2. Cook mixture over low heat until dissolved completely.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the frozen or fresh berries and vanilla until the berries thaw enough to break apart.
4. Pour into blender and process until smooth, or use a hand held in the pan until smooth.
5. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl beat the cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Using a rubber spatula, fold the chilled berry mixture into the whipped cream until well mixed.
8. Spoon the mousse into individual goblets.
9. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes and serve with a wafer type cookie on the side and a sprig of mint.