Fresh berry fool
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PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1 h 15 min
Makes
6 servings
* PLUS chilling time
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Often made with gooseberries, "fools" are wonderful with most berries. This elegant dessert is never out of fashion.
Ingredients
- 5 cups hulled blackberries , raspberries or strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp brandy , or rum (optional)
- 250-mL container 35% cream , about 1 cup
- 6 sprigs fresh mint , optional
Instructions
- Reserve a few berries for garnish. Puree berries, using a coarse sieve, the medium disk of a food mill, or a food processor. If using blackberries or raspberries, strain puree.
- Stir puree with sugar and brandy. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours.
- Just before serving, whip cream. Gently fold into puree. Turn into a large bowl or 6 individual bowls. Decorate with berries and sprigs of fresh mint, if you like.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 328,
- Protein
- 1.7 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 49.5 g,
- Fat
- 15.2 g,
