Lavender-Scented Strawberries With Honey Cream

Wow, what a great way to enjoy strawberries! Be sure to use Greek yogurt, which has been strained and is thus very thick and creamy. From Cooking Light. Prep time does not include 2 hour chilling time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried lavender (such as McCormick)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3  large  egg yolks
• 1  cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 (6 ounce) container  2% greek-style plain yogurt
• 2  cups  quartered strawberries

Directions

1. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan; cook 2 minute or until sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. Chill.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Let stand 1 minute or until gelatin dissolves.
3. Combine honey, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
4. Heat milk over medium-high heat in a small heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add gelatin mixture, stirring well. Pour milk mixture into a bowl; stir occasionally until cool but not set (about 20 minutes). Stir in yogurt. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into each of 8 dessert glasses or bowls. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
5. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberries, and drizzle with 2 teaspoons syrup.