FRESH STRAWBERRY COEUR A LA CREME

Fresh Strawberry Coeur de Creme is heaven in your mouth. It's a creamy, silky custard topped with a fresh strawberry sauce, and is so easy to throw together!

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2½ cups cold heavy cream
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. lemon zest
• seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean (I omitted this because I didn't have any on hand and it was still amazing)
• 8 oz. fresh strawberries, for serving
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  Fresh Strawberry Grand Marnier Sauce:
• 8 oz. fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup strawberry jam
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, place the cream cheese and powdered sugar and beat on high for 2 minutes. Scrape down bowl and change to a whisk attachment. With the mixer on low, slowly add the cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and vanilla seeds, if using. Turn to high and whip until the mixture is very thick, like whipped cream.
2. 
   
   Line a 7 inch sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels so the ends drape over the sides. Place it in a bowl, making sure there is room at the bottom for liquid to drain. Pour the cream into the cheesecloth lined sieve, fold the ends over the top, and refrigerate overnight.
3. 
   
   The next day, discard any liquid that has drained, and unmold the cream onto a plate. Drizzle with the Fresh Strawberry Grand Marnier Sauce and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve with extra strawberries and sauce.
4. 
   
   Fresh Strawberry Grand Marnier Sauce:
5. Place the fresh strawberries, sugar, and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the strawberries are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Use an immersion blender, blender, or food processor to process the sauce until smooth. Cool and then chill until ready for use.

NOTES

Make ahead instructions: The creme needs to be made a day ahead of time, and the sauce can be made up to a few days ahead of time. Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

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