From Bon Appetit: "Classic spoon bread is a savory pudding served as a side dish. In this dessert version, the slightly sweetened batter is baked in individual ramekins, then topped with strawberry preserves."

1 cup water
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon (scant) coarse kosher salt
2/3 cup white cornmeal (not white grits)
2 large eggs, separated
Pinch of cream of tartar
Strawberry preserves

PREPARATION