Strawberries and Potted Cream

Another great one from the 2014 Milk Calendar!  Simple and decadent.  The recipe has you mash the strawberries with some sugar, but I just sliced my strawberries.  It was excellent!

1 envelope gelatin (1 tbsp)
1/4 cup cool water
2 cups 35% whipping cream
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups strawberries

1. In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cool water; let stand for 5 min to soften.
2. In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, 1/4 cup of the sugar and vanilla.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.  Pour over gelatin mixture and stir well until gelatin is dissolved.  
3. Pour into 6 to 8 jars, glasses or dessert dishes.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until set,or for up to 2 days.
4. When ready to serve, in a bowl, using a potato masher or a fork, mash strawberries and remaining sugar together and spoon on top of cream in dishes.