An elegant and refreshing summertime dessert, scoops of fresh strawberry ice cream, laced with Grand Marnier topped with sweetened strawberries flavored with port wine.

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

8 large egg yolks
2 cups hot milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 quart heavy cream, whipped
3 cups ripe strawberries, crushed and sweetened to taste - divided use
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

 

Port wine (optional)

1. Beat the egg yolks lightly in a the top of a double boiler; set aside
2. In another saucepan combine milk and sugar; heat thoroughly. Do Not Boil. Pour milk mixture over the egg yolks, while whisking constantly.
3. Cook mixture in a double boiler over simmering water until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and chill.
4. Fold in the whipped cream and 2 cups of the crushed berries. Add Grand Marnier and freeze in ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
5. Serve ice cream with the remaining berries, flavored with a little port wine, if desired.

Makes about 2 1/2 quarts.