Strawberries Romanoff for the '90s

A luxurious dessert featuring fresh strawberries and raspberries in a Grand Marnier syrup, served with vanilla ice cream and freshly whipped cream. This elegant dish is a modern take on the classic Strawberries Romanoff.

6 servings
4 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen raspberries in syrup
  • 2 baskets strawberries
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Puree raspberries in syrup and 1 cup strawberries in processor. Strain into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible. Mix 3 tablespoons sugar, Grand Marnier, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla into syrup.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Stir 1/2 cup syrup mixture into ice cream; freeze 1 hour to 4 hours. Mix remaining strawberries into remaining syrup; chill 1 hour to 4 hours. Let ice cream soften slightly before serving.

    240 min

  3. 3.

    Beat whipping cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Divide strawberry mixture among 6 glasses. Top each with scoop of ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream.

    15 min