Strawberry Charlotte with Strawberry Compote | George Ho

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ pounds strawberries, quartered
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Any sour liqueur, to taste
• 1½ envelopes powdered gelatin
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ cup boiling water
• 2 cups purée strawberries
• 3 large egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
• A handful of whole strawberries with stems attached, for garnish