Description

This decadent dessert is a great one to make with those luscious, fresh strawberries. No baking makes it the perfect dessert to enjoy in the warmer weather for those special occasions. Make it a day ahead so that it has time to set up and soak up all the

Ingredients

• 1 c. strawberry jam
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 1/3 c. orange juice
• 1/4 c. Grand Marnier, plus 1 T. extra, divided
• 1 1/4 lb. mascarpone, at room temperature, divided
• 1 1/3 c. whipping cream (35% fat)
• 3 T. sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• ladyfingers (about 50)
• 1 1/2 - 2 lb. strawberries, washed, dried and sliced
• 2 T. lemon zest, divided

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine jam, water, orange juice and half of the Grand Marnier; mix well. The mixture should be liquidy. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine mascarpone and remaining Grand Marnier; mix well; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat whipping cream with sugar, vanilla extract and remaining 1 T. Grand Marnier; beat until stiff peaks form.