Pontchatoula Strawberries

• 2 pints strawberries, reserve 6 for dipping
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 (3-inch by 1 1/2-inch) thick sweet biscuits
• 2 mint sprigs
• 2 ounces chocolate, melted for dipping

1. Set aside 6 beautiful berries for garnish and slice remaining berries.
2. In a mixing bowl toss strawberries with sugar and Grand Marnier.
3. Set aside to macerate at least 15 minutes, and up to 1 hour for sugar to dissolve.
4. Meanwhile, whip cream to soft peaks.
5. Split biscuits, mound strawberries on bottom half, top with a dollop of whipped cream and replace biscuit top.
6. Garnish with mint sprigs.
7. Dip reserved berries into chocolate, and use to garnish plate.

pints strawberries, sugar, grand marnier, whipping cream, sweet biscuits, mint sprigs, chocolate

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/pontchatoula-strawberries-recipe.html (may not work)