Instructions Wash strawberries; pat dry. Cut the very tip off so that the strawberries will stand up. Then, cut the top off each strawberry so that no green is remaining and hollow out the center. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; stir and let stand 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. The mixture must be clear. Stir together sugar and cocoa in a small mixing bowl; add heavy cream and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until stiff peaks