Strawberry Charlotte

Ingredients

2 envelopes gelatin
1/2 c water
1 pint strawberries
1 c sugar
2 tsps lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
3 drops red food coloring
2 c heavy cream, whipped
2 (3 oz) pkgs lady fingers

Instructions

Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Reserve one strawberry for garnish. Pu ree remaining berries in electric blender (1 1/2 cups). Combine gelatin, puree, and sugar. Cook until dissolved. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, vanilla, and food coloring. Chill mixture over ice or in refrigerator until it mounds. Fold in whipped cream. Line sides of 9 inch spring form pan with lady fingers, rounded sides out. Line bottom with whole lady fingers. Pour strawberry mixture into lined p n. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Serves 8-10.