Fresh Strawberries with Grand Marnier Sauce

A really easy liqueur-laced sauce turns strawberries into a sophisticated dessert.

2 pints ripe strawberries, quartered
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, Cointreau or orange liqueur
1/4 cup sugar
4 fresh mint sprigs, optional garnish

Grand Marnier Sauce:
1 cup confectioner's (powdered) sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau or orange liqueur
2/3 cup heavy (whipping) cream, chilled

Combine the strawberries, 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, and the sugar in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Meanwhile, sift the confectioner's sugar into a bowl. Whisk in the egg yolk and the Grand Marnier. Whip the heavy cream until it is almost stiff. Add half of the whipped cream to the confectioner’s sugar mixture to lighten, then fold in the remaining cream.
Place a layer of strawberries in each of 4 wine goblets or bowls. Top with a dollop of Grand Marnier sauce. Layer more berries and sauce in each serving dish. Refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with mint sprigs.