Mixed Berry Fruit Fool
This Mixed Berry Fool just might be the easiest homemade dessert ever. But simple doesn’t mean boring - it’s airy, rich, delicious, and quite lovely!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 7 small fresh strawberries , hulled and quartered
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar , plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream , chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- small strawberry slices , for garnish
- fresh mint leaves , for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar. Smash with a fork until they are jam-like and mostly pureed.
- Add in the raspberries and blueberries and crush lightly with the fork.
- Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Taste and add 1-2 more tablespoons of sugar, if desired.
- Transfer bowl to the freezer and chill, stirring every 5 minutes until very cold, about 20 minutes total.
- Pour heavy cream into a cold medium bowl along with the powdered sugar and beat with an electric mixer until firm peaks form
- Scoop the chilled fruit into the whipped cream and gently fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until just incorporated, leaving some pretty streaks.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Pipe or spoon portions into parfait glasses; garnish with small sliced strawberries and a mint leaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg