The strawberries with cream They are a classic, perhaps a little old, but they will never die because, simply, they are very good. But if we want to give a more elegant and distinguished touch to our spring dessert, we can emulate the French court of the 19th century with a cup of Romanoff strawberries.
The recipe is very simple and has many variations depending on the source you look at, it also allows you to make changes by eye according to taste. It is said that it was the creation of chef and gastronome Antonin Carêmeconsidered the father of haute cuisine and who worked for the family of Tsar Nicholas I of the Romanoffs. Reinterpreted over the decades in France, Russia, and hugely popular in the United States, it’s basically macerating strawberries and serving them with semi-whipped cream.
They can be macerated only with liquor or combined with orange juice, which is our preferred option; For those who cannot consume alcoholic beverages, they only have to use only natural juice. Other versions use exclusively vodka, some combine cream with another creamy dairy (we like to use crème fraîche or thick yogurt) and some even mix strawberries with other red fruits.
Wash and dry the strawberries or strawberries and cut into pieces of the size and shape you prefer, making sure they are not too small, removing the tail. Put in a container and add the orange juice with the liquor and, optionally, a little sherry or Modena vinegar. Remove, cover and refrigerate for about two hours, stirring occasionally.
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Incorporate, if desired, fresh cream or yogurt or mascarpone cheese, stirring gently until smooth. Serve the drinks by dividing the desired amounts macerated strawberries with part of the liquid and cream. Decorate with mint leaves and/or orange zest.
With what to accompany Romanoff strawberries
A few glasses of Romanoff strawberries are a cool finishing touch but sweet and elegant for any spring or summer menu, but we recommend assembling the portions at the moment. can be combine alternate layers, triffle style, or fill the bottom of the bowl with strawberries and top with cream; to taste. In the United States they usually like to add, in addition, vanilla ice cream.
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