Strawberries Romanoff

Strawberry season is upon us, and it's a great time to make this vintage dessert.  It's simple, but very elegant.  It was rumored to be Jackie Kennedy's favorite dessert and was served to Princess Grace of Monaco during a White House visit.  If it is impressive enough for a FLOTUS and Princess, then it is sure to impress your guests.  This classic dessert is ideal for any spring dinner party or luncheon. So easy to make, it is simply fresh ripe strawberries soaked in orange liqueur and orange juice for several hours.  To serve, you top it with a decadent vanilla whipped cream.  A perfect use for spring's abundance of fresh ripe strawberries.

This vintage dessert is simple to prepare,
but so impressive to serve.

The ingredients.

Soak your clean, hulled strawberries 
in a mixture of orange liqueur and 
fresh orange juice.

Cover and refrigerate several hours.

To serve, place some of the berries
and juice in a serving dish.

Top with sweetened
vanilla whipped cream.

So simple, and perfect for ripe
spring strawberries!

STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF

1 quart fresh strawberries
1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
1/2 cup fresh squeezed juice from an orange
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Wash and hull berries.  Place in bowl with the liqueur and orange juice.  Cover and refrigerate for several hours.  When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream with the confectioner's sugar and vanilla until stiff and pipeable.  Place the strawberries, with a little bit of the liquid in a glass serving dish (such as a parfait glass or individual serving bowls.)  Pipe the whipped cream decoratively on top with a pastry bag.  Garnish with mint leaves or candied violets if desired.