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Anatomically Correct Strawberries and Cream Heart for Halloween

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By Cheri Sicard

Photo: Mitch Mandell

Posted July 12th, 2008

FabulousFoods.com Recommends: Halloween: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, (2001, Clarkson Potter)

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Servings:	5
Author Notes:	Most of the recipes I've seen in the past for brain gelatin molds have focused on achieving a gross looking"gray matter" color. While this might be anatomically correct, trust me, it won't make people want to eat it, regardless of how good it might taste. The infamous Kitty Litter Cake gets the same reaction -- nobody actually wants to eat the darn thing, but it sure is funny. This one bridges gap -- the color is realistic enough for the effect (but not realistic as to be unappetizing), and the flavor is delicious. The strawberry coulis makes a nice blood-like effect on the serving platter or bowl (we used a stainless steel bowl for ours to give it that "hospital" look). Click here for more ideas for Halloween Gelatin Molds, including alcoholic "Pickled" brains for adults only, and our brand new Alien Autopsy Links to buy the mold are at the end of this recipe.
Ingredients:	Heart: 2 cups frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup whole milk Strawberry Coulis: 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed with juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar fresh berries and/or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:	Makes 1 Heart Mold, 2 1/2 Cups, 5 Servings Lightly coat the heart Mold with a thin coat of vegetable oil or cooking spray and set aside. Puree the thawed strawberries and juice in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the pureed strawberries and let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Mix milk and cream in a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it completely dissolves, about 30 seconds. Stir in Strawberry/gelatin mixture and simmer until gelatin dissolves, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour the mixture into the prepared mold(s) and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. UnMold as you would any gelatin Mold. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream and/or with Strawberry coulis (below). Prepare Strawberry coulis: Puree all coulis ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pass through a strainer to remove seed and solids. Drizzle around the serving platter or bowl, strategically dripping a bit on the heart itself.. BUY THE BRAIN and Other Creepy Halloween Molds! Fabulous Foods Halloween Store Buy the brain mold on this page as well as other creepy Molds and get everything you need to create professional looking carved pumpkins plus ultra cool Halloween decorations, party accessories and much more. Click here to shop!