Godiva strawberry torte

 
                          Godiva Strawberry Torte
 
 Recipe By     : Godiva Liqueur Drink and Dessert Collection
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Godiva
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      envelopes     unflavored gelatin
      1/2  cup           cold water
    3                    egg yolks
      1/2  cup           sugar
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/2  cup           milk -- scalded
    1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   10      ounces        strawberries, frozen, unsweetened -- pureed
    2      cups          Godiva Liqueur -- divided
    1      cup           heavy cream
    1                    sponge cake, 9"
    1      quart         strawberries, fresh -- hulled
                         whipped cream
 
 Soften gelatin in water, set aside.  In double boiler, cook egg yolks,
 sugar, salt, and milk until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
 Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until dissolved.  Add vanilla,
 strawberry puree and 1 1/2 cups Godiva Liqueur; chill until slightly
 thickened and mixture mounds on a spoon.  Whip cream until stiff, fold
 into strawberry mixture and set aside.  To assemble the torte, place
 sponge cake in 9-inch greased springform pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup
 Godiva Liqueur, cover with whole strawberries, hulled side down, and top
 with strawberry mousse mixture.  Refrigerate several hours before
 serving.  Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
 
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