Strawberry Romanoff

Strawberry season here we come!!! I saw this on a local news show at noon and had to make it!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  quart fresh strawberries (halved)
• 1⁄2 cup  almond liqueur
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
•  toasted  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients. Cover and chill 3 hours.
2. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar and almond extract, beating mixture until soft peaks form.
3. Spoon berries into stemmed glasses, and top with whipped cream. Garnish, if desired with toasted almonds.