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    Strawberries and Cream with Macaroons

    May 5, 2009 · Modified: May 29, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Strawberries and Cream with Macaroons - Andrea Meyers

    Strawberries are coming in season, one of my favorite food times of the year. Here in northern Virginia we have to wait a few more weeks, but warmer areas of the country are already basking in the glow of the beautiful fresh red fruits. My boys are always excited when we come home with strawberries, and they eagerly watch and try to sneak a few nibbles as I wash and trim the fresh berries for salads, ice cream, granita, pies, tarts, or just eating out of hand.

    This recipe for strawberries and cream comes from The Military Wives Cookbook, by Carolyn Quick Tillery. It’s an easy dessert that’s elegant enough to serve to guests. We loved the flavor and think the macaroons lend even more taste and texture. I’ve modified things a bit from the original to suite my taste, reducing the sugar, drizzling some of the Cointreau mixture over the berries, then pouring some of the ice cream mixture on top in the serving dish rather than tossing them all together. I like to see the redness of the berries when I eat them and thought they would look pretty displayed that way. The recipe makes a substantial amount, and though it says 2 servings, I would spread it out over 4 pretty dishes for a light dessert.

    To serve this dessert to children, just use fresh strawberries with the cream mixture and cookies (no Cointreau for the kids). You can make your own macaroons or purchase them from your favorite bakeshop or grocery store.

    [Updated May 2012.]

    Strawberries in a bowl - Andrea Meyers

    [Disclosure: I received a copy of the cookbook to review. Opinions are my own.]

    Strawberries and Cream with Macaroons - Andrea Meyers
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    Strawberries and Cream with Macaroons

    Adapted from The Military Wives Cookbook, by Carolyn Quick Tillery
    Prep Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cookies, gluten free, strawberries
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 379kcal

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • stand mixer with whisk attachment (or hand mixer and mixing bowl)
    • 4 dessert bowls

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and washed)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup Cointreau
    • 8 ounces vanilla ice cream (softened at room temperature)
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 8 gluten-free coconut macaroon cookies (crumbled, 1 cookie per serving dish + whole cookies for garnish)
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    Preparation

    • Pat the clean strawberries dry and place in the mixing bowl. Sprinkle sugar and Cointreau over the strawberries. Toss lightly, then refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
    • In the bowl of the stand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the vanilla and almond extracts.
    • SERVE: Divide the macaroon crumbs between the serving dishes, then place strawberries on top of each pile of crumbs. Drizzle some of the Cointreau mixture over the berries. Fold the softened ice cream and heavy cream together, then spoon some of the ice cream mixtures on top. Garnish with a cookie and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gift of Green says

      May 05, 2009 at 9:11 pm

      Andrea,
      Do you ever do strawberry you-pick? If so, any recommendations for those of us also in Northern VA?

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      May 06, 2009 at 6:36 am

      Yes, there are some good place to PYO strawberries here in Northern VA. Here's a few that I know of:
      Belvedere Plantation, Fredericksburg
      Crooked Run Orchard, Purcellville (Loudoun County)
      Great Country Farms, Bluemont (Loudoun County)
      Wegmeyer Farms, Hamilton (Loudoun County)
      You can find more at PickYourOwn.org.

      Reply
    3. Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy says

      May 06, 2009 at 11:19 am

      We are just starting to get California strawberries in the markets here. I hate to say it, but I like them better than our FL ones.

      Love what you did with them here. This is a perfect, light and elegant dessert, with or without the Cointreau!

      Reply
    4. Lynda says

      May 06, 2009 at 6:58 pm

      Strawberries and cream plus cointreau and macaroons. What a great way to dress up strawberries and it sounds delicious!

      Reply
    5. Kim da Cook says

      May 08, 2009 at 3:24 am

      I just love this something different to ones normal strawberries and cream, I just love it and I see that you have added this dish to your mothers day list of recipes. I like Lynda's comment what a way to "dress" up strawberries. 🙂

      Reply
    6. A&N says

      May 08, 2009 at 9:04 am

      I cant wait to go berry-picking. strawberries are in season but some of the farms have advised me to come a bit later. preferably in june. same with blue and blackkberries.

      I will practice macaroons in the meantime 😉

      Reply
    7. african vanielje says

      May 09, 2009 at 12:23 pm

      Delish Andrea. We , sadly, are past our strawberry season here. We are still getting gorgeous raspberries, but I have been spoilt, being able to pick them at home, now I can barely bring myself to pay the exorbitant price for them in the shops. Are you growing your own?

      Reply
    8. Andrea says

      May 09, 2009 at 3:55 pm

      African Vanielje: We planted a some strawberries last year that didn't do so well, so we build up the ground and replanted this spring in hopes of a good harvest next year. We're really looking forward to those strawberries, as long as the rabbits and birds don't eat them. I think we'll have to cage them somehow.

      Reply
    9. jun says

      May 14, 2009 at 9:46 am

      so yummy....and delicious...

      Reply
    10. Kak says

      August 09, 2009 at 12:15 am

      Just a quick question. Is Cointreau (for soaking) can be substituted with any non-alcholic stuff? If so, please do give suggestions.I am novice to cooking
      Thanks

      Reply

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