Molded Strawberry Dessert (Erdbeeren Elisabeth)

This German dessert is made of "earth berries."

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Reserve a few strawberries for garnish.
2. Mash remaining strawberries; stir in sugar and kirsch.
3. Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften; stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved.
4. Stir gelatin mixture into strawberries.
5. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon, about 45 minutes.
6. Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff.
7. Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture.
8. Pour into 6-cup mold or 8 dessert dishes.
9. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours; unmold.
10. Garnish with reserved strawberries and, if desired, whipped cream.