Strawberries Romanoff

Marinating fruit in liquid is also called macerating. Orange-flavored liqueur complements fresh berries in this classic dessert. Macerate for only the length of time specified so the strawberries retain their texture.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup strawberry mixture and 3 tablespoons whipped cream mixture)

Ingredients

• 4  cups  sliced strawberries (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3  tablespoons  powdered sugar
• 1/4  cup  Cointreau or Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1/3  cup  whipping cream, chilled
• 3  tablespoons  powdered sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill 3 1/2 hours.

2. Place cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon over strawberry mixture. Garnish with mint, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

207 (29% from fat)

Fat:

6.7g (sat 3.9g,mono 1.9g,poly 0.5g)

Protein:

1.6g

Carbohydrate:

31.2g

Fiber:

3.4g

Cholesterol:

22mg

Iron:

0.7mg

Sodium:

10mg

Calcium:

41mg