Servings: 1Prep: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutesIngredientsfor the lemongrass and vanilla simple syrup:1/4 cup granulated sugar6 anise hyssop leaves1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped1 (2-inch) piece lemongrass, smashed lightly until split with the back of your knifefor serving:1 cup mixed berries, preferably blackberries, ground cherries, and strawberries1 cup cream fraicheanise hyssop, to garnishbronze fennel, to garnishnasturtium, to garnishstrawberry flowers, to garnishDirections1. Make the simple syrup: In a small pot, heat the sugar, anise hyssop leaves, vanilla bean and seeds, and the lemongrass with 1/2 cup water over medium-high. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes before straining.2. To serve, toss the berries with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup. Divide the creme fraiche between plates and spread into an even layer. Drizzle more syrup on the creme fraiche and top with the berries. Garnish with the anise hyssop, bronze fennel, nasturtium, and strawberry flowers.
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