Roasted Strawberries and Mint Chantilly Cream

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

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   In an ovenproof skillet just large enough to hold the strawberries in one layer, melt the butter in the preheating oven, 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Watch carefully so that the butter does not burn.

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   Remove pan from oven and stir in 2 tablespoons of the sugar.

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   The mixture will be grainy.

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   Add the berries, tossing to coat with the butter and sugar.

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   Spread in a single layer.

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   Roast, stirring and turning once or twice, until the berries just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

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   Gently roll the roasted berries in the pan syrup to coat, then let them cool for about 5 minutes in the skillet.

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    While the berries are roasting, whip the cream with the creme de menthe and remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar just until soft peaks form.

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    Divide the chantilly cream among 4 shallow dessert bowls.

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    Arrange the lukewarm berries in the chantilly cream, pointed ends up.

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    Using a teaspoon, dribble the red pan glaze over the mint cream.

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    Garnish with mint sprigs.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.