Cool off in the summer heat with a sweet treat

Monday, June 29, 2015
Cool off in the summer heat with a sweet treat
Chef Luca Manfe joined us on Eyewitness News Sunday morning with a chocolate twist on a traditional dessert.

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/