Easy Strawberry Dessert Recipe

This easy strawberry dessert recipe includes chantilly cream which is softer then regular whipped cream.  If you overbeat, stir in a little more cream to soften. Ricotta cream can be served as a dessert or side dish

Strawberries
Serves 6-8 

2 pints strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced

1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

2 tablespoons orange juice

Dash of vanilla extract

Place prepared strawberries in large bowl and toss with the sugar, zest, juice and vanilla.  Refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Chantilly Cream
Makes about 1 cup

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or other flavoring such as vanilla, almond or orange extract or other fruit liqueur
4-5 teaspoons powdered or granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

With a whisk or electric mixer, beat the cream until it forms soft, fluffy peaks, but not stiff.  Beat in the sugar and any flavoring on a low-speed.  Fold in the cinnamon.   

This dish can be served as a fruit side dish or dessert

Ricotta Cream
Makes about 2 cups 

Put 16 ounces ricotta cheese in a food processor and add 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of rum, the grated zest of a lemon and 3 tablespoons of honey or sugar. Process, pour over the strawberries and chill until serving.