Cool off in the summer heat with a sweet treat

NEW YORK -- Summer is heating up, so why not cool off with a perfect sweet treat.

Chef Luca Manfe joined us on Eyewitness News Sunday morning with a chocolate twist on a traditional dessert.

Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake with Bauli Mini Chocolate Croissants & Whipped Cream

Ingredients

Bauli Mini Chocolate Croissants, halved

1 C Heavy whipping cream

C Powdered sugar

1 t Vanilla extract

1 C Strawberries, cut in quarters

2 T Lemon juice

1 T White wine (optional)

1 T Granulated sugar

Fresh mint

Directions

Bring the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to a volume with a whisk or a stand mixer.

Toss the strawberries with white wine, lemon juice, sugar and chopped mint.

Plating

Place 2 halved mini croissants on a plate, cover each one with 1 T of whipped cream and finish off with strawberries.

For more information on Chef Manfe, visit:

http://lucamanfe.com/