STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF

Ingredients
1/2 cup strawberries
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
4 fresh strawberries, quartered, for garnish

In a food processor, puree strawberries until smooth.

In a small pan, combine water and gelatin and let soften for 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.

In another small bowl, combine the strawberries, Grand Marnier and orange zest. Mix lightly. Slowly stir in the gelatin mixture. Chill for 1 hour.

In a chilled small bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whip to full volume. Spoon or pipe 1 teaspoon of whipped cream into each Fillo Shell. Spoon 1 teaspoon of strawberry filling into each Fillo Shell. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with strawberry quarters.

Serve immediately.

Makes 15 Desserts