Strawberry Fool Recipe is a classic British dessert which first appeared in the late 16th century. A fool is nothing more than freshly whipped cream with mashed fruit folded in.
Strawberry fool is a deliciously light dessert, with layers of whipped cream and strawberry puree.
FAQS
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?
Using frozen fruit is perfectly acceptable when fresh strawberries is hard to come by. So feel free to turn this into a frozen or fresh strawberry recipe using whichever fruit is most easily on hand.
Can I Prep Strawberries and Cream in Advance?
Because this is a whipped cream dessert, it’s best enjoyed within 4 hours of making it. If you wait too long to serve strawberries and cream, the whipped cream will deflate and the dessert will be runny.
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TIPS FOR MAKING STRAWBERRY AND CREAM
You can change things up according to your preferences or what you have. Any type of berry works well, and a blend of berries is really tasty!
You can even add different extracts to this fresh strawberry dessert or make it fancy by adding flavored fruit liqueurs, like Chambord or Grand Marnie
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 cup strawberries washed, hulled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup of heavy/whipped cream
Sliced strawberries, for topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY FOOL RECIPE
Place chilled heavy cream in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
Place the chopped strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender and puree until leaving puree a bit chunky.
Remove cream from fridge and whip cream to stiff peaks using a electric or stand mixer.
Pour puree into whipped cream and fold in using a spatula
Pour into dessert glasses or bowl and chill fools for one hour for best flavor.
Serve with chopped strawberry as topping
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries washed, hulled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup of heavy/whipped cream
Sliced strawberries, for topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place chilled heavy cream in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Place the chopped strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender and puree until leaving puree a bit chunky.
- Remove cream from fridge and whip cream to stiff peaks using a electric or stand mixer.
- Pour puree into whipped cream and fold in using a spatula
- Pour into dessert glasses or bowl and chill fools for one hour for best flavor.
- Serve with chopped strawberry as toppings
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries washed, hulled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup of heavy/whipped cream
Sliced strawberries, for topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place chilled heavy cream in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Place the chopped strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender and puree until leaving puree a bit chunky.
- Remove cream from fridge and whip cream to stiff peaks using a electric or stand mixer.
- Pour puree into whipped cream and fold in using a spatula
- Pour into dessert glasses or bowl and chill fools for one hour for best flavor.
- Serve with chopped strawberry as toppings