Blackberry Fool
This blackberry fool is a delightful and elegant dessert bursting with fresh fruit flavor and creamy goodness. The luscious blend of pureed blackberries and whipped cream creates a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tbs. brandy, preferably blackberry (optional)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- <b>Puree the blackberries</b>
- In a food processor, puree 1 cup of the blackberries. Using a rubber spatula, press the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Discard the seeds.
- <b>Whip the cream</b>
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the cream, confectioners&rsquo; sugar, brandy and vanilla until firm peaks form.
- <b>Finish the fool</b>
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the blackberry puree and the remaining whole blackberries into the whipped cream. Spoon the fool into glass cups or bowls and serve immediately. Serves 8.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Desserts,</i> by Elinor Klivans (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 8.
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