1poundfresh ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced,plus extra for a garnish
2Tablespoons white sugar
2Tablespoon of either Grand Marnier, Kirch or Triple Sec ,optional. For a nonalcoholic version either omit the liqueur or substitute it with 2 Tablespoons frozen thawed orange juice concentrate or use 2 Tablespoons orange juice w/ 1/2 Teaspoon orange extract
1/2cupconfectioners sugar
1 1/4cupsheavy whipping cream, (reserve 1/4 cup for garnish after it's whipped)
Instructions
Place the sliced strawberries in a medium bowl, sprinkle with the white sugar and Grand Marnier. If you want a non alcoholic version either omit the Grand Marnier or substitute it for 2 Tablespoons frozen thawed orange juice concentrate. or 2 Tablespoons orange juice and one Teaspoon orange extract. Let macerate for 15 minutes.After 15 minutes, drain the strawberries, place the berries in a blender, blend until smooth.In a large bowl beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, reserve a quarter cup of the whipped cream to garnish the dessert cups. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until sugar is just incorporated. Gently fold the processed strawberries into the whipped cream. Place in dessert dishes. Refrigerate with a piece of plastic on the surface of the mousse until you're ready to garnish and serve. Garnish with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
This dessert serves 4 - 6 people depending on the dessert dish it's served in. This dessert can also be made with a lb bag of frozen whole strawberries that have been thawed and sliced.