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Strawberry Gateau

This dessert can be assembled 24 hours before serving, up to the point of placing the strawberries and mint on top.

2, 15cm x 12cm pieces trifle sponge
1/3 cup orange-flavoured liqueur
250g mascarpone
30-35 strawberries
18 lady fingers
icing sugar for dusting
mint leaves to garnish

Place one piece of the sponge on a serving plate. Sprinkle with half the liqueur. Spread with a 1/3 of the mascarpone.

Hull the strawberries and half or slice lengthways. Place a layer of berries on the mascarpone. Top with the remaining piece of sponge. Sprinkle with the remaining liqueur. Spread the top and sides with the remaining mascarpone.

Stand the lady fingers around the outside edge, pressing lightly so they adhere to the mascarpone. Trim the bases to fit if required. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Dust with icing sugar and garnish with mint.

Serves 8.