Strawberry Filling

  * 2 cups hulled strawberries
    * 1/2 cup sugar
    * 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
    * 2 tablespoons cold water
    * 3 tablespoons boiling water
    * 1/2 cup whipping cream

Crush strawberries; add sugar and let stand.

Soften gelatin in cold water; add boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved.

Stir gelatin into strawberries and allow to cool. Whip cream until stiff. When mixture is the consistency of heavy syrup, fold whipped cream into mixture. Allow to set.

Fills two 8" layers.

Yield: 2 1/4 cups.