Thursday, September 25

Raspberries Romanoff

In the style of Sparks Steak House

2 pints raspberries, washed

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau

1 pint good-quality vanilla ice cream

1 cup chilled heavy cream

Lightly mash about 3/4 of the berries. In a large bowl, toss the mashed berries with the sugar and orange liqueur. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to macerate.

Put the ice cream in the refrigerator to soften.

Put the cream and half the macerated raspberries in a cold mixing bowl. With an electric mixer, whip to soft peaks (this should take a little longer than usual, due to the raspberries – maybe 8 to 10 minutes). Fold in the softened ice cream.

Distribute the cream and berry mixture among 6 chilled bowls. Mix the plain raspberries with the remaining macerated berries and place on top of the cream.

Serves 6.