Fresh Fruit With Creamy Grand Marnier Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"This is just to die for!! I've never served this without someone wanting the recipe, but more than that, they want to take leftovers home! (That's why I always make a double batch!). It's a simple make-ahead sauce and can be used for dessert or breakfast. It's a great presentation when served in a wine or martini glass. I got this recipe from Bon Appetit magazine in 1995."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 10 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (I usually double this)
• 8 cups fresh fruit

directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier in processor. Blend until smooth.
2. Taste and add more Grand Marnier, if desired.
3. Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, about one hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
4. Divide fruit among 8 stemmed goblets.
5. Top with sauce and serve.
6. Note: Use any fresh fruit in season that you like. It's especially good with strawberries, grapes, and blueberries.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

Holy smokes - this was fabulous!!!! It's super easy to make (love that you can make it ahead), and is absolutely delicious over fresh fruit. The 2 T. of grand marnier was the perfect amount for us. I set out the fruit mixture (blueberries, strawberries and kiwi), the grand marnier sauce, goblets and spoons for a party. Everyone had fun serving themselves and were impressed by the taste. This recipe is going into my faves. Thank you!

 

[Lorianne1]

I have made this a couple of times now. I usually use a combination of berrie as the fruit. I also like to add a layer of cubed angel food cake to the mixture. Thanks for a great recipe.

 

[Heydarl]

This was wonderful. I made it for our Christmas Eve dinner party, but we didn't get to eat it - no matter, more for me!!! I used pineapple, mango, green grapes, nectarine, kiwifruit & strawberry. Next time I'll only make half the sauce & may try Malibu instead of Grand Marnier for a more tropical sauce. Thanks lazyme for sharing this keeper.

 

[Calee]

Wow it doesnt get any easier than this! I love fresh fruit and the creamy sauce topped on fresh fruit is to die for! Ive made this twice now once with the grand marnier with pineapple,melon, kiwi and grapes. The second time I found some fresh raspberries and topped them with the creamy topping but I didnt use grand marnier I used raspberry liquor. Oh my. The possiblites are endless. Thanks for sharing this recipe and one that I will make again.

 

[twissis]

When Ev said this was dinner party material, she was not kidding! I served this as 1 part of a combo of fruit desserts to the delight of my guests Fri nite. I wanted a real Christmas look & used strawberries, cranberries, kiwi, a mix of green & red grapes & banana. I made a half recipe of the sauce 1 day ahead to serve 5 & still doubled the Grand Marnier. I had to restrain myself from eating the sauce w/a spoon! So easy, so good & I so thank you for posting.