Name: Copycat Arnaud’s Strawberries Arnaud Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup ruby port; 1 cup red burgundy-style wine; 1/2 orange; 1 lime; 1 whole clove; 1 stick cinnamon; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 cups vanilla ice cream; 3 cups strawberries; Whipped cream; 6 strawberries; Fresh mint sprigs

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This decadent dessert from the famed New Orleans restaurant was once touted as one of the most expensive desserts, costing over $3 million and even served with a diamond engagement ring! Our version of the famous Strawberries Arnaud recipe doesn’t include the ring but it still looks and tastes as impressive as the original.

How To Make Copycat Arnaud's Strawberries Arnaud

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 30 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

Sauce

1 cup ruby port
1 cup red burgundy-style wine
1/2 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 whole clove
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar

For serving

3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 cups strawberries, fresh, sliced
Whipped cream, lightly sweetened, for topping
6 strawberries , with stems, for garnish, optional
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

Making the sauce

Combine the ruby port and red wine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
Add the orange, lime, spices and sugar. Return to a boil.
Remove from the heat and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Strain the cooled sauce.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce will keep for up to two weeks.

Assembling for serving

Place a scoop of ice cream in each of 6 glasses.
Cover with sliced strawberries and drizzle generously with the sauce.
Add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a whole strawberry (if desired) and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve at once.

Nutrition

Sugar: 39g
:
Calcium: 115mg
Calories: 334kcal
Carbohydrates: 48g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 328mg
Protein: 3g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Sodium: 58mg
Vitamin A: 311IU
Vitamin C: 59mg

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