Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 on Tue, Jun 3, 08 at 2:04Classic Vineyard-Style red Wine and Cassis Strawberries
In wine growing regions, berries- particularly strawberries- are typically combined with the wine from that area, and sometimes a liqueur, and served as a dessert. Here, strawberries are mixed with a fruity red wine and black currant or blackberry liqueur and served in the classic way, spooned into wine goblets. If desired, top the desserts with a little sour cream, and serve them with cookies.
Ingredients:
3 cups ripe strawberry, washed and hulled
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cassis liqueur (black currant-flavored liqueur) or creme de mures liqueur (blackberry-flavored liqueur)
3/4 cup dry fruity red wine
1 tablespoon shredded peppermint
4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
cookies (optional)
Directions:
1. Quarter the berries, and place them in a bowl with the sugar, liqueur, wine, and mint. Mix well. and serve immediately, or refrigerate (for up to 8 hours) until serving time.
2. Spoon the berries and marinade into wine goblets for serving. If desired, top each dessert with a dollop of sour cream, and serve it with a cookie.
3. Serves 4.
