In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water; allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the champagne and chill for 40 to 45 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Reserve 1 cup of the gelatin mixture and spoon the remaining gelatin mixture evenly into 8 champagne flutes or parfait glasses. Place 1 strawberry in each glass. In a small bowl, with an electric beater on high speed, beat the reserved 1 cup gelatin mixture until fluffy and doubled in volume. Spoon evenly into the glasses, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.

who prefer a kid-approved version - you know, with no alcohol - we can use either nonalcoholic champagne or ginger ale.