Strawberry and Baileys Fool

1 pint strawberries, washed and hulled, with 6 reserved
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Undoubtedly, one of the prettiest fruit fools is made with strawberries, and this version adds Baileys Irish Cream for a little zip! The alternating layers of deep colored puréed fruit and the lighter whipped strawberry/cream are a picture-perfect ending to a spring meal.

Chill 6 stem glasses while preparing the fruit. In a food processor or blender, purée the strawberries until smooth. In a small bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, whip the cream until stiff. Add half the strawberry purée and the Baileys to the cream and blend until smooth. Remove glasses from refrigerator and divide the strawberry/cream mix into the bottom quarter of each. Spoon over the fruit purée, and continue to alternate layers of cream with fruit. Slice the reserved strawberries over the top of each glass and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Serves 6