A Fool for Strawberries

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"Using frozen strawberries, this recipe is easy to prepare. From www.oregonstrawberries.org"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces frozen strawberries, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange extract or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream (NOT Cool Whip)

• Garnish

• orange zest
• toasted sliced almonds

directions

1. Process the frozen berries and sugar in a blender with the on and off pulse button until just mixed. Add extract of your choice.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff, then fold in the strawberry mixture.
3. Transfer to parfait glasses and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set.
4. For presentation, garnish each serving with a few threads of orange zest and some toasted almonds slices if desired.
5. Yield is estimated.

Reviews

[LolaG]

This is one of those classic recipes. Simple, delicious and pretty, too! I used pureed half frozen and half fresh strawberries and orange extract. Husband and two kids LOVED it. Will make again and again. Thanks for posting.