Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 1hr8 mins

Total: 1hr18 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 large servings

Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup fresh blackberries

broken in half

1 cup fresh strawberries

hulled and quartered

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ cup white sugar

1 cup chilled heavy cream

¼ cup creme fraiche

1 tablespoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 646.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.3g 13%

Carbohydrates: 64.8g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 30g

Fat: 41.7g 64%

Saturated Fat: 20.7g 104%

Cholesterol: 113.2mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 1045.9IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 41.3mg 69%

Folate: 69.3mcg 17%

Calcium: 83.3mg 8%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 12%

Potassium: 273.1mg 8%

Sodium: 286.5mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 375.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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