Strawberry Charlotte Russe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry-flavored gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. crushed strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. heavy cream, whipped
ladyfingers

Preparation

Put gelatin in a large bowl; add boiling water and stir until dissolved.
Combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Combine with gelatin mixture. Chill to consistency of beaten egg whites.
Fold in whipped cream. Line side of spring-form pan with ladyfingers.
Carefully spoon mixture into pan and chill for 4 to 5 hours.
Decorate top with additional strawberries and whipped cream, if desired.