Ingredients:
8 Savoiardi lady fingers
1 pint fresh strawberries, chopped
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup orange liquor, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier
1 cup heavy cream
2 T sugar
1 1/2 t vanilla
Instructions:
Cut the ladyfingers to fit your serving dishes—custard cups, small glass bowls, or old-fashioned glasses all work well. You’ll need four
individual portions.
Chop the strawberries and set them aside. In a small bowl, mix together the orange liqueur and orange juice.
In a separate bowl, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
To assemble:
Place a heaping tablespoon of whipped cream in the bottom of each glass.
Quickly dip the ladyfinger pieces into the juice mixture and layer them over the cream.
Add a spoonful of chopped strawberries.
Repeat the layers: cream, dipped ladyfingers, and strawberries.
Finish with a final spoonful of whipped cream on top.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the ladyfingers to soften and the flavors to develop. Before serving, garnish each dessert with a strawberry slice or half a berry, and a fresh mint leaf for a pop of color. Enjoy!
Recipe by Jenn Borealo , Culinary & Educational Specialist
