Star-Spangled Berries With Honey Cream

A fun red, white and blue dessert perfect for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, just when berries are at their peak.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon hot water

2 tablespoons SILVER BLOSSOM HONEY

1 pint blueberries

1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 pint whipped cream

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

mint leaves for garnish

zest of one lemon

Honey Tips

Honey Is Magic

In the days before biology and botany were understood, people thought it was a special kind of magic that turned flower nectar into honey.

Directions

Mix together hot water and 2 tablespoons honey. Set aside.
In a medium bowl mix together blueberries and sliced strawberries. Pour honey water over fruit and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons honey beating continuously until cream forms stiff peaks.
To Serve:
Spoon berries into 4 goblets. Top with a heaping spoonful of whipped cream. Garnish with a mint leaf and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Serves: 4