SUMMER BERRIES ON A CLOUD OF CHANTILLY CREAM

Summer Berries on a Cloud of Chantilly Cream image

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (or fresh berries of your choice)
8 fluid ounces whipping cream, well chilled
2 tablespoons your favorite liqueur (try Madeira, Sherry, Amaretto, Grand Marnier or Limoncello)
2 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted (confectioner's sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon rose water)
1 cup sponge cake, cubes (optional)
chocolate curls, to garnish (or lemon curls or sliced almonds or pink rose petals)

Steps:

In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
Add the liqueur, icing sugar, and extract, whipping constantly until soft peaks form. Do not over-beat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Right before serving, alternately layer the fresh berries with the Chantilly cream, and the cake cubes (if using) in dessert glasses or a trifle dish.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a berry.
Garnish with your choice of chocolate or lemon curls, sliced almonds or pink rose petals, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1.7