INGREDIENTS
1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and remove stems
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp orange extract
1 pkg lady fingers
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
DIRECTIONS
Select 5-8 of the biggest strawberries and set aside. Puree the rest. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and the orange extract. Set the mixture in the refrigerator to chill. Line a 8″ pan with a circle of waxed paper. Cut enough lady fingers in half length wise to make a star design in bottom of pan. Slice the whole berries in two and place them cut side down between the lady fingers. Beat the cream and confectioners sugar and whip until stiff. Fold the chilled strawberry puree into the cream until well blended. Carefully spoon about half of the mixture over the lady finger design being sure to spread it to the edges. Make a second design. Top with remaining cream and freeze until firm. Un-mold a cake plate and trim with whole berries. Serves 8.