Follow these steps for perfect results
full-bodied red wine
sugar
orange peel
1-inch wide, 3-inches long strips
orange-flavored liqueur
Grand Marnier recommended
sour cream
refrigerated
confectioners' sugar
fresh strawberries
confectioners' sugar
for dusting
Combine red wine, sugar, orange peel, and orange-flavored liqueur in a large saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for 30 minutes over low heat until the liquid has reduced by half and becomes slightly syrupy.
Remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator.
Strain the sauce to remove the orange peel.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream with confectioners' sugar.
Take a large platter and spread the sweet sour cream on it.
Arrange the strawberries with the bottoms down in the sour cream.
Pour the chilled red wine sauce over the strawberries.
Dust the entire plate with confectioners' sugar.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The red wine sauce can be made a day in advance.
Arrange strawberries attractively on a platter with a smear of sweet sour cream, drizzled with red wine sauce, and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.
Serve chilled.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Its sweetness complements the dessert.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Desserts with fruit and wine sauces are common in French cuisine.
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