Instructions: Combine the berries, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon brandy in a bowl.

Let macerate for 30 minutes.

Separate the egg yolks and whites in different bowls. Add 2 tablespoons sugar to the yolks and beat them at medium speed in an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick and pale. Stir in the brandy, orange zest, salt and creme frache.

Beat the egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the egg yolk mixture. Preheat the broiler.

Melt the butter in an omelet pan set over moderate heat. When the butter has melted and looks foamy, add the egg mixture. Cook until the bottom of the omelet has set and is golden brown (lift with a rigid spatula to look). Place the pan under the broiler for about 30 seconds, or until it begins to brown.

Remove the omelet and spread the strawberry mixture down the center. Fold the omelet in half and remove to a serving plate. Sprinkle the top with sifted powdered sugar.

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