Strawberry Fool Recipe | Strawberry & Cream Dessert
Strawberry fool, a classic British dessert, is such an easy, fuss-free, and elegant dessert to treat your loved ones this Valentine's. So, let's learn how to make this gorgeous and ridiculously easy, strawberry fool recipe.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
For the strawberry compote
- 16 oz strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters, about 3 cups
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, adjust as per desired sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional
For the whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Make the strawberry compote.
- In a saucepan or skillet, combine chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. The strawberries will release their juices. Turn on the heat, bring the strawberry mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook until the strawberries begin to soften (mash the strawberries with a wooden ladle) and juices reduce to a thick, syrupy liquid (about 10 minutes). Remove the pan from heat, transfer to a bowl, let it cool down completely.
Step 2: Making the whipped cream
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment/or use a hand blender, add in the chilled heavy cream, beat on medium-high speed until it forms soft peaks.
Step 3: Assembling the strawberry fool
- layer some strawberry compote at the bottom of the serving glass or jar, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Make as many layers as you'd like, finishing with the strawberry compote as the last layer. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped strawberries! Enjoy!
Notes
- For another variation, skip the cream or custard and make strawberry fool with yogurt or sour cream instead.
- Instead of layering, you can fold the compote in the whipped cream and serve it that way.