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Strawberries Romanoff for the '90s

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Strawberries Romanoff for the '90sNoel Barnhurst

By the end of the 1940s, Americans were starting a love affair with "gourmet" dishes like strawberries Romanoff. Here’s an updated version, flavored with Grand Marnier and vanilla.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
2 12-ounce baskets strawberries, hulled, quartered
5 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup chilled whipping cream

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

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