1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup strawberry ice cream, use a good quality
1/4 cup whipping cream, divided
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 Mint Sprigs
2 champagne glasses
Easter grass for garnish, optional
a fresh stemmed flower for garnish, optional

Place the strawberries, ice cream, 1 tablespoon whipping cream and lemon juice in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth; pour into a pitcher with a spout to make it easy for pouring into the glasses. This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated.

Whip the remaining whipping cream with the powdered sugar. Carefully pour the soup into the glasses being careful not to disturb the chocolate on the rim. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a mint sprig. Place on a plate and garnish with Easter grass and a flower if desired, and serve.

Wine Recommendation: a light sparkling wine such as Moscato d’Asti

This recipe is courtesy of finedinings.com