So this is a recipe that has become a family tradition at every Christmas and Thanksgiving since I was married 30 years ago! Angie Wahlund-Hauzer gave it to me for my bridal shower (probably don't remember that Angie but I still have the recipe card you wrote it on). So I thought I would share it since it is such a family favorite.
A Pink Bavarian Cream Dessert
1 package (10 oz) frozen sliced strawberries
1 cup boiling water
1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
1 cup of chilled whipping cream
OK - drain the strawberries out of syrup. Pour boiling water over gelatin, stir until dissolved. Add enough cold water to the syrup to measure 1 cup. Stir into dissolved gelatin. Chill until "almost" set.
In chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff.
Beat gelatin until foamy. Fold gelatin and strawberries into whipped cream. Pour into 1 quart mold. Chill until firm.
After - you can put additional whipped cream and strawberries on top.
So I have made some shortcuts once in awhile. I have used cool whip instead of whipped cream and it works just fine. Also, I don't put it in a mold, I just put it in a pretty bowl. I also usually use a larger box of jello and double the other things to make a larger batch (since it's such a hit).
Thanks Angie for sharing 30 years ago....now I'm passing it on!
