Strawberry Fool - Seasonal Recipe

Strawberry Fool

🌍 Seasonal, Spring Difficulty: ●●●○○

"Fool" is one of England's oldest desserts, mentioned as early as the 16th century; the name likely derives from the French "fouler" (to crush or press), describing how the fruit is treated.

Ingredients

• 500g (1 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled
• 3 tbsp superfine sugar, divided
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 300ml (1¼ cups) double (heavy) cream
• 2 tbsp icing (powdered) sugar

Method

1. Reserving — Reserve a handful of strawberries for garnish. Slice the rest and toss with 2 tbsp superfine sugar. Let macerate 20 minutes until juicy.
2. Mashing — Mash or briefly blitz macerated strawberries to a rough purée (leave some texture).
3. Whipping — Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
4. Step 4 — Gently fold strawberry purée through cream in three additions, leaving streaks visible — don't overmix.
5. Step 5 — Spoon into glasses. Chill 30 minutes. Garnish with reserved strawberry slices.

Tags: fresh strawberries, superfine sugar, vanilla extract, double cream, icing sugar · Source: Brittani's Almanac