Strawberry And White Chocolate Charlotte Cake

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   Line the bottom and sides of a 9 inch spring form pan with plastic wrap. Set aside.

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   For the strawberry mousse:

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   In a large saucepan combine strawberries and sugar and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let them cool completely. Then transfer to a food processor/blender and puree until smooth. Strain mixture and set aside. Let it cool down completely.

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   In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

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   In the meantime beat the cold whipping cream using an electric mixer on high speed for 3-5 minutes until firm.

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   The gelatin mixture should have gotten firm already. Place it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes or warm it up over a double boiler until it turns into a liquid. Add gelatin to strawberry mixture. Add vanilla extract. Gently, using a rubber spatula fold in whipped cream.

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   For the assembly:

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   Line the sides of the spring form pan with lady fingers (see photo). Pour strawberry mousse into the spring form pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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   For the white chocolate mousse:

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    In a small bowl add the cold water and sprinkle gelatin on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

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    Place white chocolate in a bowl and set aside.

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    Bring half of the heavy cream to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate. Whisk until melted and smooth. Cool mixture at room temperature.

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    Warm up gelatin in the microwave or over a double boiler, until it turns liquid. Add gelatin to white chocolate mixture.

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    In a bowl whip the remaining half of the heavy cream using an electric mixer on high speed, for 3-5 minutes or until thick. Using a rubber spatula fold whip cream into the white chocolate/gelatin mixture.

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    To finish the assembly:

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    Pour white chocolate mousse over chilled layer of strawberry mousse. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight. Add fresh strawberries on top. Slice and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.