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White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse

From AARON BURR HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST INN OF NEW HOPE, PENNA., USA

Yield:

8-10

This favorite 'Tea time' recipe was just selected by Pamela Lanier to be a featured recipe in her new book, "Sweets and Treats from America's Inns".

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. white chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 qt. fresh strawberries
  • 8 egg whites beaten stiff
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Directions

Melt chocolate in a double boiler

Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside

Puree strawberries

Strain and reserve liquid

Place berries in a 1 quart saucepan

Add preserves and cook over low heat until thickened

Remove from heat and cool slightly
Fold strawberry mixture into melted chocolate

Fold in whipped cream, reserving a small amount for garnish

Fold in egg whites.

Place mousse in desired serving dishes (Wedgwood, of course!) and garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream *flavored* with strawberry juice.

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