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Strawberries In White Zinfandel Recipe

This elegant and refreshing dessert is the perfect make-ahead treat for your next summer cookout or family gathering! Sweet strawberries macerate in a light and subtly sweet white zinfandel sauce, creating a delightful flavor combination. The simple recipe comes together quickly, and the chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Impress your guests with this easy yet sophisticated dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 275.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Strawberries In White Zinfandel

  1. Zest 1 orange and thinly slice the zest into strips.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Add the orange zest strips and return to a boil.
  4. Remove from heat and drain the zest.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times to blanch the zest and remove bitterness.
  6. Refrigerate the blanched zest.
  7. Juice the orange until you have 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice.
  8. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup white zinfandel, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves completely.
  10. Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a bowl. Gently stir in 2 cups of fresh strawberries.
  11. Refrigerate the strawberry mixture for 1 hour and 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  12. Divide 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream among four serving bowls.
  13. Top each serving of ice cream with the chilled strawberries and white zinfandel sauce.
  14. Garnish with the blanched orange zest strips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

24g

Carbs

14g

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