Strawberry Grand Marnier Cheesecake Dip

Yield: about 3 1/2 cups dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strawberries, crushed*
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped*
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the strawberries, brown sugar and liqueur. Set aside.
2. Blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
3. Add the strawberry mixture, blending well.
4. Fold in the walnuts.
5. Mound the reserved strawberries in the center and ring with the reserved walnuts.
6. Cover and chill.

Notes

* Reserve 1 tablespoon each of the strawberries and walnuts for the garnish.

Suggested Dippers: chocolate wafers or crackers, graham crackers, chocolate chunks, ladyfingers, bananas