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Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundaes

Published: Jun 20, 2022 · Modified: Oct 4, 2024 by Emily · 6 Comments

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The Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundae is an elevated dessert that feels fancy but is ready in minutes! Serve the infused fruit over your favorite vanilla ice cream for an elegant and convenient treat. Non-alcoholic options available! 

hand spooning strawberries into a grand marnier sundae

Details and Definitions for Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundaes 

What is Grand Marnier?

Grand Marnier is a French brand of liqueurs, but the most commonly known product (and what we're referencing here) is the Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge. This is an orange-flavored liqueur made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar. It is 80 proof and has a very forward citrus/spice taste, making it an excellent cocktail addition. The Cordon Rouge was created by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle in 1880.

Is Grand Marnier the same thing as Cointreau?

No - Grand Marnier is an orange liqueur in the curaçao tradition, and Cointreau is a triple sec. Grand Marnier is made from a blend of cognac and triple sec. So, the two share similar orange and spice flavors. Grand Marnier has a richer, sweeter flavor than just plain triple sec, which is why it is often paired with sweeter recipes or drinks.

What does it mean to macerate strawberries?

To macerate a fruit means to soak it in a liquid so it softens slightly. When we macerate strawberries, they break down a bit and release some of their sweet juice. Sugar also assists in this process, lightly sweetening the fruit while it soaks in the juice and alcohol.

Ingredients and Possible Substitutions 

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and cut into thin pieces. You can use any kind of berry here!
  • 1 TBS orange zest, or lemon zest, grated from the skin of organic citrus
  • 1 TBS grated fresh ginger is optional but very recommended
  • ¼ cup organic cane sugar, or Turbinado sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 TBS of orange juice, from about ½ large orange
  • 4 TBS Grand Marnier, or more orange juice for a nonalcoholic version
  • Vanilla ice cream, to serve (or strawberry ice cream)
  • Basil, optional, to serve (can sub mint)

Like most sundaes, this recipe is very forgiving. If you're not an ice cream fan, feel free to spoon these strawberries over an Olive Oil Cake instead!

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Love strawberries? Be sure to check out this round up of my favorite vegan strawberry recipes!

close up of three strawberries on a marble tray next to grand marnier strawberry sundaes

I hope you love this recipe for Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundaes. Now that summer is really in swing, be sure to check out the rest of my ice cream content here!

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hand spooning strawberries into a grand marnier sundae

Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundaes

Emily
The Grand Marnier Strawberry Sundae is an elevated dessert that feels fancy but is ready in minutes! Serve the infused fruit over your favorite vanilla ice cream for an elegant and convenient treat. Non-alcoholic options available! 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 sundaes
Calories 89.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries washed, hulled and cut into thin pieces
  • 1 TBS orange zest
  • 1 TBS grated fresh ginger optional
  • ¼ cup organic cane sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 TBS of orange juice from about ½ large orange
  • 4 TBS Grand Marnier or more orange juice
  • Vanilla ice cream to serve
  • Basil to serve

Instructions
 

  • Add sliced strawberries to a large bowl. Spoon zest, ginger if using, sugar and salt on top and stir.
  • Add orange juice and Grand Marnier and stir once more.
  • Spoon a few scoops of ice cream into 4 glasses and ladle strawberries on top. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil if desired. Strawberries will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for a few days, though they will soften.

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Notes

Nutrition information for strawberry sauce only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/5 of recipeCalories: 89.2kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 48.4mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 17g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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Comments

  1. Eric says

    July 24, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    forgot to leave 5 stars!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 24, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      I really appreciate that, Eric!

      Reply
  2. Eric says

    July 24, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    Yum, these strawberries were way better than I expected! I used strawberry ice cream too. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 24, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      That sounds like a perfect addition!!

      Reply
  3. Phoebe says

    July 22, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    These were SO tasty! Thank you for such an easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 23, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      You're welcome, Phoebe! Glad you liked them!

      Reply

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