Orange Cream Liqueur Dessert Food

ORANGE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the milk and orange zest in a medium stainless-steel saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil. Remove from the heat.
• Beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, sprinkle on the cornstarch. Beat on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture back into the pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. (Pay attention because it will thicken and then quickly become orange scrambled eggs!)
• Immediately, pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla, Grand Marnier, butter, and heavy cream. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold.

ORANGE CREAM LIQUEUR DESSERT

Steps:

• Scoop vanilla ice cream into dessert cups. Top each cup with 1-ounce orange liqueur. Garnish with orange zest and slices of orange.

ORANGE LIQUEUR MARINATED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Toss the strawberries with the confectioners' sugar, liqueur, juices, and zest. Allow to marinate refrigerated for 30 minutes. Split the vanilla bean open with a knife and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds to the whipping cream in an ice cold bowl and whip the cream to soft peaks just prior to serving. Serve one scoop of ice cream in a martini glass, spoon some marinated strawberries over the ice cream and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.;

ORANGE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Wash the oranges well with soap and water.
• Pare very thinly the bright-colored rind from the oranges (no white).
• Blot the peel on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
• Put the peel in a 4 cup screw-top jar.
• Add 2 cups vodka.
• Close jar.
• Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days or until the vodka has absorbed the flavor.
• Remove the peel and add the remaining vodka, along with the superfine sugar.
• Close the jar and store in a cool dark place at least 1 month to age.

CREAMY ORANGE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; let cool.
• Whisk vodka, condensed milk, orange juice concentrate and vanilla into sugar-water mixture until creamy and well-combined.
• Pour into attractive bottles, seal, and keep stored in refrigerator.
• Makes approximately 5 cups; keeps well in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.