Vince's Marinated Strawberries and Ice Cream

Strawberries marinated in wine and Cointreau are mixed with fresh berries and served over vanilla ice cream. A great, sexy summer dessert. Be sure to use a quality red wine for best flavor, and don't be afraid to try it with different wines.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 ½ cups red wine
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 2 oranges, sliced into rounds
• ¼ cup Cointreau
• 6 large scoops vanilla ice cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the wine, water, and Cointreau. Add about 1/4 of the strawberries and the orange slices. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Place the remaining strawberries in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the confectioners' sugar over them. Cover and refrigerate as well.

Step 3

To serve, mix both bowls of berries and sauce together. Scoop ice cream into serving bowls, and spoon berries over the ice cream. Drizzle with some of the marinade.