# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Mousse
01 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1.5 teaspoons powdered gelatin
04 - 2 tablespoons cold water
05 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Ganache
08 - 3.5 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
09 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh strawberries, halved
11 - Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
12 - Mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove all seeds.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberry puree and sugar. Warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture just simmers. Remove from heat. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes. Stir bloomed gelatin into warm strawberry mixture until fully dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla and salt to soft peaks. Gently fold cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
04 - Spoon or pipe mousse evenly into serving glasses, filling each approximately two-thirds full. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
05 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering without boiling. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow ganache to cool to room temperature.
06 - Spoon or pour cooled ganache over set strawberry mousse in each glass, creating a distinct layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until ganache is set.
07 - Just before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry halves, shaved chocolate, or mint leaves as desired.
