Strawberry recipe contest under way! California Strawberry Commission seeks “most romantic” concoction!
The title caught my eye and I started dreaming of strawberries in all sorts of forms. My interest really peaked when I read that the first place prize would be awarded a $1,000.00 Amazon gift card! Then I started dreaming of all the kitchen toys I could buy!
Well, damn procrastinator that I am, I missed the deadline!
Darn! The new Shun knife, food mill, bagel cutter, potato scrubbing gloves (I would use them if I won them!), and new blender that actually crushes ice would NOT be arriving at my doorstep anytime soon.
Even though I missed the contest deadline, I still made my “most romantic” concoction, Strawberry Mousse.
The recipe came from Feast on the Cheap, serving 16. Sixteen was more than I wanted, so I halved it! I also left out the preserves since I didn’t have any.
Save some of the strawberry puree and whipped cream before incorporating the two together for garnishing.
We had the most delicious desserts for several days while I tried to capture just the right picture. Here it’s served in a martini glass.
My hubby shared this mousse in a homemade chocolate cup with me.
I still had some leftover, so I turned my desk into a mini kitchen and filled these up for my co-workers.
These adorable mini ice cream cups were advertised to serve a shot of liquor in them.
These crisps look like chocolate covered potato chips. They’re perfect bite sized tastes.
The winner was announced on Valentine’s Day; Hearts AFire Lobster and Strawberry Parfaits. Lobster Parfaits?! oh, yes please!
You can check it out here on the California Strawberry blog
Next year I’ll be prepared and I’m winning 😉
Sammie
February 17, 2012 at 6:41 amHow decadent! I can’t live without strawberries! They are the perfect fruit for any dessert! 🙂 Good job!!! And yes very romantic too!! Hope you had a great Valentine’s
admin
February 21, 2012 at 3:52 amI made your Pav-LOVE-a, Sammie! Decorated with our star, Strawberry. So delicious =)
Feast on the Cheap
February 17, 2012 at 4:13 pmWe are so honored that this treat made it to your Valentine’s Day table!
admin
February 19, 2012 at 1:37 amI liked that the mousse had just enough sweetness. Not overpowered with sugar! Thank you for sharing your great recipe!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
February 17, 2012 at 10:18 pmMmm, what a delicious and decadent recipe! I love the idea of strawberry mousse – so creative! Thanks for sharing. You have a beautiful blog!
admin
February 19, 2012 at 1:41 amThank you for swinging by Georgia! Your chocolate mousse looks decadent as well! I think we were on the same sweet quest for Valentine’s Day.
Norma Chang
February 18, 2012 at 1:37 amLove you home made chocolate cup. Next time I go to Trader’s Joe must look for those mini ice cream cups.
admin
February 19, 2012 at 1:47 amThe mix of chocolate and strawberry together is heavenly! I believe I got the mini cones from World Market. The crisps were from Trader Joe’s. I have bookmarked your shrimp in black bean sauce. That looks delicious!