Ingredients:

3 tbsp. water 3 tbsp. sugar 1 cup (6 ounces) - semisweet chocolate pieces 4 tbsp. - creme de cacao

1 package (10 ounces) - frozen sliced strawberries in syrup, thawed 1 cup (1/2 pint) - whipping cream

Directions:

OVER high heat bring water and sugar to boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly.

REDUCE heat; simmer 1 minute.

COMBINE chocolate pieces and sugar mixture in blender of food processor fitted with metal blade; whirl until cool to room temperature.

BEAT 3/4 cup of the cream until stiff peaks form.

USING rubber spatula, fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream, blending thoroughly.

COVER and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.

USING blender or food processor combine strawberries with the remaining cream and creme de cacao; whirl until smooth.

COVER and chill until serving time.

DIVIDE equal amounts of the strawberry sauce into 6 dessert dishes and add scoops of the chocolate mixture.

TIP: Mousse can be prepared a day or two in advance.  
  

    Prep Time:  10 min.                        Calories:162
    Prep Time:  6-7 hours                Yield: 6 servings