Summer Strawberries with Lavender Whipped Cream
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty of orchards and berry patches. Lavender pairs especially well with peaches, lemon, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. In sweet desserts, lavender adds a sweet floral (and sometimes a little minty!) flavor and is fantastic in ice cream, sorbets and whipped cream. Strawberries with Lavender Simple Syrup Ingredients: 1 pound fresh summer strawberries cleaned and sliced ¼ cup Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe below) Directions: Stir Lavender Simple Syrup into berries and let rest for 15 min to allow berries to macerate. Enjoy the simplicity of summer berries with the subtle hint of lavender or spoon over ice cream or pound cake for a more decadent summer treat! To create a complete lavender dessert, dress the strawberries with Lavender Simple Syrup Whipped Cream. Lavender Whipped Cream Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe below) D
