Favorite New Strawberry Dessert

I thought I'd share my favorite new dessert as of late. With strawberries in season and usually on "special" at the local supermarket...I have enjoyed making this easy and "showy" treat. I purchase a ready made angel food cake, 2 or 3 pkg strawberries, and ingredients to make the Romanoff Dip. Early in the day I cut the angel food cake in bite sized cubes and return to the original plastic container until serving time. I also make up the recipe of Romanoff dip and stick it in the frig so flavors have a chance to blend. Then I wash, dry, hull, and quarter (or cut in half-depending on desired size you want) the strawberries... being careful to pick out the "showiest" ones to leave whole for topping each individual dessert. I lightly sprinkle the cut berries with about one teaspoon of sugar, stir and then refrigerate until serving time.

This dessert is very impressive when served in a stemmed glass with layers as follows: layer bite sized angel food cake, topped with cut strawberries, and a large spoonfull of Romanoff Sauce and then repeat. The top spoonfull of Romanoff sauce should resemble a pile of soft whipped cream in the center as shown. Top with a whole strawberry. Enjoy!!!

LaMadeleine’s Strawberries Romanoff

Mix and set aside:
½ c. sour cream
3 T. brown sugar
1 T. Brandy
In a separate bowl, beat cream until it starts to thicken…add sugar and whip until thick:
½ c. heavy cream
3 T. sugar
Serve with:
4 cups (2 Pints) fresh strawberries
Using a rubber spatula, fold the cream carefully into the sour cream mixture until well blended. Just before serving, rinse the berries and trim off the green stems with a sharp paring knife. Put the berries into stemmed wine glasses and top with the Romanoff sauce. Serves 4.
From: LaMadeleine Restaurant Cookbook