Read by Michael Flamel

Once upon a sun-kissed Summer, in our family kitchen, my father, a culinary maestro, unveiled his masterpiece–a dessert that embodied the essence of the season. With fresh strawberries straight from our strawberry patch and a dollop of culinary magic, he crafted a dish that would leave an indelible mark on our taste buds.

Ingredients

For the Fresh Strawberries:

• 2 pounds of plump, fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped mint leaves (for garnish)

For the Honey Cream:

• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup of local honey (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries:

• Gently wash and hull the strawberries.
• Slice them into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in six delightful dessert bowls.

Whip up the Honey Cream:

• In a chilled mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream.
• Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add the honey and continue whipping until it reaches a luscious, creamy consistency.
• Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and gently fold it into the whipped cream.

Assemble the Individual Delights:

• Spoon generous dollops of the honey cream over the bed of fresh strawberries in each dessert bowl.
• Drizzle a bit of extra honey on top for that golden touch.
• Garnish each serving with finely chopped mint leaves.

Serve and Savor:

• Bring the dessert bowls to the table and watch as smiles light up faces.
• Encourage everyone to dig into their individual symphony of flavors–the sweetness of strawberries harmonizing with the richness of honey cream.

 
And so, our charming Summer dessert became a tradition, a sweet ode to family gatherings, laughter, and the taste of sunshine. A dessert so delightful, it whispered the promise of Summer in every bite, making it the perfect finale to any warm-weather feast.