BERRY CROISSANTS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries or raspberries
1/2 cup water
3 T. sugar
3 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 T. orange liqueur or orange juice concentrate
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 pint berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries, or any combination of the four
Red food coloring, optional
4 large croissants
Chocolate sauce
Berries as garnish
Whipped topping
Puree 1/2 cup strawberries or raspberries and water in
a blender.
In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and juice. Cook
over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove
from heat, let stand a few minutes.
Add liqueur and spices, adjust to taste if desired. Add fresh berries and food coloring, and chill.
When ready to serve, split croissants lengthwise. Drizzle a small serving plate with chocolate sauce. Place croissant bottom on the serving plate. Top with Whipped Topping.
Replace top of croissant. Garnish with berries.
B-man
