STRAWBERRIES WITH COINTREAU

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This one takes a couple hours because the strawberries have to soak up the cointreau, so allow enough time for that. If you don't want to whip your own whipped cream just use it from a can! This is from The Vancouver Sun Newspaper, 1996.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange, for zest
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur or 4 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
4 cups strawberries, halved or quartered
1/2 cup whipping cream
powdered sugar, to sweeten the whipped cream to your taste
4 whole strawberries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel wide strips of zest without the pith from orange and cut into very thin strips. (Put aside rest of orange for another use.).
  • In small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water; bring to the boil over high heat.
  • Add orange zest; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let syrup cool; stir in liqueur.
  • Put berries in bowl.
  • Add syrup and orange zest; set aside for 2 hours.
  • Whip cream and sweeten to taste with powdered sugar.
  • Serve strawberries topped with whipped cream and garnished each serving with a whole strawberry.

Zizipho Kulati
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This is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Logan the kids2244
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I've never had strawberries with Cointreau before, but it was a great combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emecheta Priscillia
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a big hit. The strawberries were so fresh and the Cointreau added a nice touch.


Godfrey Sospeter
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This is a great way to use up ripe strawberries. It's a simple recipe, but it's always a hit.


Claira Stonebraker
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I'm not a big fan of Cointreau, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The strawberries were so sweet and juicy.


jaanmirza jaan
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Desalegn Debebe
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I made this for my mother-in-law for her birthday and she loved it! It was a special treat for her.


Wilson Nosakhare
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This is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Rabia Baloch
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I've never had strawberries with Cointreau before, but it was a great combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahzad Ansari
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a big hit. The strawberries were so fresh and the Cointreau added a nice touch.


BD Rabby
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This is a great way to use up ripe strawberries. It's a simple recipe, but it's always a hit.


Mohammed Hussein xagla toosiye Barow
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I'm not a big fan of Cointreau, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The strawberries were so sweet and juicy.


jihane jiji
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Gift Bangelo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kerry Redford
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I made this for my husband for Valentine's Day and he loved it! It was so romantic and special.


Tuhin Hussain
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This is my favorite way to eat strawberries. The Cointreau really brings out the flavor of the berries.


Hulk Iron man
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out great. The strawberries are always so juicy and flavorful.


MD Kasem
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This was a delicious and easy dessert! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The strawberries were perfectly ripe and the Cointreau added a lovely flavor.


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