Wild Strawberries and Cream

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   For the wild strawberry sorbet: In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine 2 pints of the strawberries, 1 cup sugar, orange juice and water.

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   Bring the mixture to a boil.

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   Cook for 4 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and cool.

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   In a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.

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   Strain through a fine mesh sieve.

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   Stir in the Grand Marnier.

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   Chill the mixture completely.

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   Pour the strawberry mixture into an ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer's directions for the churning time.

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    For the cream Anglaise: In another saucepan, over medium heat, combine the half-half, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla bean and pulp.

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    Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes.

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    Add 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks.

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    Whisk well.

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    Add the yolk mixture to the hot cream mixture.

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    Whisk well.

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    Continue to cook for 4 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and cool completely.

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    To serve, spoon the cream Anglaise in the center of each serving bowl.

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    Place a couple scoops of the Sorbet in the center of the sauce.

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    Garnish with the remaining pint of strawberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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