Strawberry Mousse Parfaits

• 2 (10 ounce) packagesfrozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and undrained
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 18 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• fresh strawberries, optional garnish (sliced or whole small)
• mint leaf, optional garnish

1. Place strawberries in a food processor.
2. Cover and process until pureed.
3. In a small saucepan, combine strawberry puree and cornstarch until well blended (no lumps).
4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
7. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
8. When strawberry mixture is chilled, set aside 1/2 cup.
9. To the remaining mixture, add the sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, and food coloring (if using).
10. Stir until blended.
11. Gently fold in whipped cream.
12. Into each of 12 parfait glasses or cocktail glasses, spoon 1/4 cup cream mixture.
13. Layer each with 4 teaspoons of the reserved strawberry mixture and another 1/4 cup cream mixture.
14. Refrigerate until serving; garnish with strawberries and mint leaves, if desired.

strawberries, cornstarch, condensed milk, orange juice, red food coloring, heavy whipping cream, fresh strawberries, mint leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-mousse-parfaits-373476 (may not work)