Strawberries Romanoff

Here's another Sweet Sunday.

The word for the day is "macerate." M-A-C-E-R-A-T-E. It means marinating fruit in liquid. It's a wonderful way to make a quick dessert. And when the macerating is done in a classic liqueur like Grand Marnier, it has to be a winner.

This is delicious just topped with a bit of whipped cream, but would also be great over pound cake or ice cream.

Strawberries Romanoff
From Cooking Light.
Serves four.

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)

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

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.