Strawberries Romanoff 🍓

Concocted as a light, creamy summer dessert for Russian Emperor Nicholas I and later savored by Prince Rainer III and Princess Grace of Monaco at a White House luncheon in 1961, Strawberries Romanoff is the perfect balance between refreshing strawberries and luscious cream with rich orange liqueur. The Princess enjoyed the dessert so much that she kept the menu and even talked about it later in an interview!🍓🇷🇺

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Step 1

Hull, wash, and quarter 4 Cups of strawberries, then add to a medium bowl combining 4 Tbsp granulated sugar, 4 Tbsp orange-flavored liqueur, and 2 Tsp honey; stir to combine until sugar dissolves. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes or allow berries to refrigerate for 1-2 hour for richer liqueur flavor.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whip together 1 Cup cold heavy whipping cream, while gradually adding 3 Tbsp powdered sugar, 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract, 1 Tsp Honey, and 2 Tbsp orange-flavored liqueur. Beat until soft peaks form. Stir in the crème fraîche with a spatula until well blended.

Step 3

Equally divide the berries among parfait glasses, cocktail glasses, or champagne coupes and top with the cream. Alternatively, fold the berries into the cream for a more balanced taste. Add a dusting of powdered sugar on top with a baker’s dusting wand and use a microplane zester to zest orange on top. Optionally, garnish with shortbread cookies, silvered almonds, or fresh mint. Serve and enjoy!👑