Crème de cassis, a black currant-flavored liqueur, is most famous for its presence in a glass of sparkling champagne in the classic Kir Royal.  A lovely sweet, purple-hued liqueur, I love experimenting with the flavor in various desserts as well.  As a nice addition to a panna cotta or even over berries with a scoop of ice cream, I was intrigued by this recipe for ‘Cassis Crisps’.  Crunchy, buttery cookies flavored with the liqueur for a bit of extra flavor and sweetness.  I decided to gild the lily and serve the cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cassis-macerated mixed berries. 

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