
Drain strawberries, reserving syrup.
Pour boiling water over gelatin in a bowl, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
Add enough cold water to reserved syrup to measure 1 cup; stir into dissolved gelatin. Chill until almost set.
Beat gelatin until foamy. Fold whipped cream and thawed strawberries into gelatin.
Pour into a 1-quart mold or individual dessert dishes and chill until firm.
Unmold; serve with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with strawberries or other fruits, if desired.