Strawberries Romanoff

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• cold water
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional)
• 2 cups whipped cream, I use Dream Whip

1. Set aside a few whole berries for garnish.
2. Slice remaining berries.
3. Add sugar and let stand 30 minutes.
4. Drain berries, measuring juice.
5. Add cold water to make 1 cup.
6. Dissolve Jello in boiling water.
7. Measure 3/4 cup of the jelly, add brandy, liqueur and 1/2 cup berry-sugar water.
8. Chill until slightly thickened.
9. Fold into whipped cream.
10. Pour into a 9 x 13 pan.
11. Chill until set, but not firm.
12. Add remaining 1/2 cup berry liquid to remain jelly.
13. Stir in berries.
14. Gently spoon over the set layer.
15. Chill until firm about 4 hours.
16. Cut into squares and garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a strawberry.

fresh strawberries, sugar, cold water, dessert, boiling water, brandy, orange liqueur, whipped cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberries-romanoff-225152 (may not work)