Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Cream

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a simmer.

Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate pieces, letting them sit for 1 minute to soften before stirring until smooth and fully melted.

Stir the crème de cacao into the warm chocolate mixture until well combined, then allow to cool to room temperature.

Pour 1 cup of whipping cream into a chilled bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

Divide the chocolate mousse evenly among four serving glasses or bowls.

Drain the thawed strawberries, reserving the syrup, and layer the strawberries over the mousse in each glass.

Drizzle the reserved strawberry syrup over the top of each mousse and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.