Strawberry Amaretti Bombe Food

AMARETTO STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Combine the strawberries with the amaretto in a serving container and stir together. Crush about 1/4 cup of the strawberries with a fork, and mix again.
• Let the mixture stand for about 30 minutes before serving (if you are planning to let it stand any longer than that, cover and refrigerate). Serve over yogurt or frozen yogurt in dessert bowls.
• strawberries
• The season for good, locally grown strawberries is fleeting, unless you live in California. Though it's possible to buy them nearly all year, mass-produced strawberries are the equivalent of flavorless hothouse tomatoes. There's nothing like the real thing, freshly picked.
• I'm fortunate to live in the Hudson Valley region of New York state, where both cosmopolitan and rural pleasures abound. Thriving small farms yield lush seasonal produce, with many outlets for picking your own. I love to take my sons to pick our own produce-it's a great way to appreciate the connection between the land and the kitchen. We especially like to pick berries. The first time we picked strawberries, one of my boys kept putting his head in the bucket to take a deep breath, saying, "It smells so relaxing!" As he grows older, I'm sure that the scent of strawberries will spur pleasant memories.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 55
• Total Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrate: 8g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1mg

YOGURT PARFAITS WITH CRUSHED STRAWBERRIES & AMARETTI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the strawberries with half the sugar, then roughly mash them with a fork so they are juicy. Mix the remaining sugar into the yogurt, then layer up 6 glasses with amaretti biscuits, yogurt and strawberries.

AMARETTO STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash and hull strawberries; drain. In a large bowl, marinate strawberries in Amaretto liqueur overnight. Serve over ice cream and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

AMARETTO STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Steps:

• Wash and cut strawberries in half in a bowl. Add Amaretto and 3 tablespoons of the sugar and allow the mixture to sit.
• Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
• Whip the cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
• Tear angel food cake into bite-size pieces into the cream cheese and whipping cream mixture.
• Layer in a large bowl - if you have a trifle-style bowl or other clear glass bowl, the layers look great in it. Start with the berry mixture as the bottom layer and end with the berries.
• Chill before serving.

STRAWBERRY LASSI

Steps:

• Cut 3 strawberries into small pieces and set aside. In a blender, place the remaining strawberries and sugar; blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour in the milk and blend another 30 seconds. Add the yogurt and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
• To serve, place 1 ice cube in each of 3 glasses and pour in the lassi. Top with the strawberry pieces and serve.

STRAWBERRY SWIRL BOMBE

Steps:

• 1. Line a 7-cup capacity bowl with plastic wrap, letting enough wrap extend over sides of bowl to cover top when filled.
• 2. Puree strawberries, sugar & preserves in blender. Pour into a large bowl.
• 3. Sprinkle gelatin over the water in a medium saucepan. Let stand 1 minute, then stir with a heatproof plastic spatula over medium-low heat until granules completely dissolve & liquid begins to steam. Add half the puree, heat until warm, then stir into puree remaining in blender. Pour into large bowl. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until consistency of egg whites.
• 4. Meanwhile, cut each shortcake roll into 8 equal slices. Press over bottom and up sides of lined bowl.
• 5. Beat whipping cream in a large bowl with mixed on med-high speed until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted. Fold into strawberry mixture until blended (see Note). Pour into cake-lined bowl. Fold plastic wrap over top & refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight, until firm.
• 6. To serve: Uncover bowl, invert serving plate over bowl. Invert bowl & plate together. Carefully lift off bowl & peel off plastic wrap. Cut into wedges.
• 7. NOTE: For a more vivid pink, stir in a little red food coloring.