Summer Berries On A Cloud Of Chantilly Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (or fresh berries of your choice)
8 fluid ounces whipping cream, well chilled
2 tablespoons your favorite liqueur (try Madeira, Sherry, Amaretto, Grand Marnier or Limoncello)
2 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted (confectioner's sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon rose water)
1 cup sponge cake, cubes (optional)
chocolate curls, to garnish (or lemon curls or sliced almonds or pink rose petals)

Preparation

In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
Add the liqueur, icing sugar, and extract, whipping constantly until soft peaks form. Do not over-beat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Right before serving, alternately layer the fresh berries with the Chantilly cream, and the cake cubes (if using) in dessert glasses or a trifle dish.
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a berry.
Garnish with your choice of chocolate or lemon curls, sliced almonds or pink rose petals, as desired.