2 pts. strawberries
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1/2 pt. vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. almond extract

1. Gently wash berries in cold water. Drain on paper towels; hull. Turn into serving bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and Cointreau; toss. Chill 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

2. Let ice cream soften in refrigerator about 1 hour.

3. Beat heavy cream just until stiff. Fold in almond extract.

4. Gently fold whipped cream and softened ice cream into strawberry mixture. Serve at once. Makes 8 servings.