VINCE'S MARINATED STRAWBERRIES AND ICE CREAM

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Strawberries marinated in wine and Cointreau are mixed with fresh berries and served over vanilla ice cream. A great, sexy summer dessert. Be sure to use a quality red wine for best flavor, and don't be afraid to try it with different wines.

Provided by MHGARDNER

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
1 ½ cups red wine
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
¼ cup water
2 oranges, sliced into rounds
¼ cup Cointreau
6 large scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the wine, water, and Cointreau. Add about 1/4 of the strawberries and the orange slices. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Place the remaining strawberries in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the confectioners' sugar over them. Cover and refrigerate as well.
  • To serve, mix both bowls of berries and sauce together. Scoop ice cream into serving bowls, and spoon berries over the ice cream. Drizzle with some of the marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 24 g

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