Best Mix And Match Fools Recipes
CHEF JOHN'S FRESH BERRY FOOL
While certainly not light on the calorie counter, this berry fool (from the French 'fouler' meaning 'to mash') is shockingly airy on the palate. It's that contrast between the rich, fluffy cream and the syrupy, tangy fruit that makes this so much greater than the sum of its parts. Fresh berries are a classic, but this would work with peeled, diced, ripe peaches.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in a bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir until sugar is mixed with fruit and juices begin to form. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Place heavy cream and creme fraiche in a cold bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture has soft peaks and sharp lines, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Place some cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving dish. Spoon in some of the fruit and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 286.5 mg, Sugar 30 g
MIXED BERRY FOOL (REDUCED CALORIE)
I got this reduced-calorie recipe from Family Circle magazine. According to the magazine, "English cooks made the original fools with pureed gooseberries folded into whipped cream, but mixed berries are also irresistible." The prep time does not include 50 minutes for freezing.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Smoothies
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small saucepan, combine raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, orange juice and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-high and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Carefully add fruit mixture to food processor and puree until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer and place in the freezer for about 50 minutes, or until very cold.
- Place thawed whipped topping in a medium-size bowl; fold in yogurt and cooled fruit puree until just combined.
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2, Fat 0.7, Sodium 1.5, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 34.8, Protein 1.6
MIX-AND-MATCH FOOLS
There are few joys greater than eating ripe berries straight from the carton. But here's one: tossing them with sugar so they're juicier and sweeter, then folding them into freshly whipped cream. Whipping the cream by hand means soft, billowy peaks-just right for folding in macerated berries. If you'd like, hold back a few berries for topping.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Summer Dessert Quick & Easy Milk/Cream Berry Strawberry Raspberry Blackberry Blueberry Soy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whipped cream:
- Using the largest (and widest) whisk you have, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large chilled bowl until soft peaks form, 3-6 minutes, depending on how many breaks you take.
- Do Ahead: Whipped cream can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Just before serving, whisk cream once or twice to refluff, but don't overwhip it.
- Berries and assembly:
- Combine berries, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy, at least 15 minutes.
- Add berries to whipped cream and fold gently until mixture is streaky but barely combined (just one or two strokes should do it). Scoop into small glasses.
- Do Ahead: Berries can be macerated 2 hours ahead. Leave at room temperature.
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