Description
This Berry Fool recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a luscious combination of whipped cream and mixed berries. Fresh strawberries and frozen raspberries are pulsed into a coarse fruit puree and gently folded into sweetened whipped cream, resulting in a light, creamy, and fruity treat perfect for warm days or as a simple elegant dessert.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 1/2 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped fresh strawberries (about 4 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
- Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional, or use both vanilla and almond)
Instructions
- Freeze Strawberries: Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries in the freezer to chill while preparing the other ingredients. This step ensures the strawberries are cold for easier pulsing.
- Make Whipped Cream: Beat 1 cup cold heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 to 6 minutes. Alternatively, whisk vigorously by hand in a large bowl. Refrigerate the whipped cream while preparing the fruit mixture.
- Prepare Berry Puree: In a food processor, pulse the frozen raspberries, frozen chopped strawberries, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 15 to 20 quick (1-second) pulses until the mixture is finely chopped and has a coarse meal texture. Avoid over-pureeing into a smooth puree.
- Combine and Fold: Transfer the berry mixture into the bowl with whipped cream and gently fold together using a flexible spatula, ensuring the mixture is just combined to keep the airy texture intact.
- Serve: Divide the berry fool evenly into 4 to 6 serving cups. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries if desired and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve stiff peaks more easily.
- You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the powdered sugar.
- Folding gently is key to keeping the dessert light and airy.
- Serve immediately as the mixture may become watery if left to sit for long periods.
- Optionally, add almond extract for a subtle nutty flavor alongside vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
