Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 cup

full-bodied red wine

1.5 cup

sugar

4.5 unit

orange peel

1-inch wide, 3-inches long strips

0.25 cup

orange-flavored liqueur

Grand Marnier recommended

1.5 cup

sour cream

refrigerated

0.25 cup

confectioners' sugar

2 pint

fresh strawberries

1 unit

confectioners' sugar

for dusting

Step 1
~6 min

Combine red wine, sugar, orange peel, and orange-flavored liqueur in a large saucepan.

Step 2
~6 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 3
~6 min

Simmer for 30 minutes over low heat until the liquid has reduced by half and becomes slightly syrupy.

Step 4
~6 min

Remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator.

Step 5
~6 min

Strain the sauce to remove the orange peel.

Step 6
~6 min

In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream with confectioners' sugar.

Step 7
~6 min

Take a large platter and spread the sweet sour cream on it.

Step 8
~6 min

Arrange the strawberries with the bottoms down in the sour cream.

Step 9
~6 min

Pour the chilled red wine sauce over the strawberries.

Step 10
~6 min

Dust the entire plate with confectioners' sugar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality red wine for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of confectioners' sugar to your desired sweetness.

Gently fold the confectioners sugar into the sour cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The red wine sauce can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (fruity and wine aroma)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Garnish with mint leaves.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Shortbread cookies
Chocolate shavings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Desserts with fruit and wine sauces are common in French cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Valentine's Day
Summer parties

Occasion Tags

Valentine's Day
Summer party
Date night

Popularity Score

70/100

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