# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Mousse
01 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh strawberries, halved
11 - Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
12 - Mint leaves
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberry puree and sugar. Warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is just simmering. Remove from heat.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
04 - Stir bloomed gelatin into warm strawberry mixture until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
05 - In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla and salt to soft peaks.
06 - Gently fold cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
07 - Spoon or pipe mousse evenly into serving glasses, filling each about two-thirds full. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
08 - 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.
09 - Allow ganache to cool to room temperature, then spoon or pour over set strawberry mousse in each glass, creating a distinct layer.
10 - Refrigerate at least 1 hour until ganache is set.
11 - Just before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry halves, shaved chocolate, or mint leaves as desired.
