Summer Fool
A luscious and light dessert, this Strawberry and Vanilla Cream Parfait is a delightful treat bursting with fruity flavors. Sweet strawberries are paired with a hint of vanilla and a creamy fromage frais mixture, creating a delightful swirl of textures and tastes in every bite. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a special occasion, this parfait is sure to impress with its elegant presentation and refreshing taste. Serve it up in individual glasses topped with fresh strawberry halves for a beautiful finish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50g golden caster sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2 strips lemon zest
- 450g strawberries
- 250ml double cream
- 200g fromage frais
Instructions
- Put the sugar into a small bowl, then pour over 1 tbsp of boiling water and stir to dissolve-don't worry if it is still a bit grainy. Halve the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds into the sugar syrup. Add the pod, too, along with the lemon zest. Leave to infuse for at least 15 minutes.
- Reserve 6 small strawberries; hull, halve, then coarsely mash the rest, using either a stick blender or food processor, leaving some little chunks of fruit still intact. Remove the vanilla pod and lemon zest from the syrup, then stir it into the strawberries to make a rough puree.
- Whip the cream into stiffish peaks, then stir in the fromage frais. Fold all but a couple of spoonful of the strawberry puree through the cream mixture. Swirl in the saved puree to give a rippled effect. Spoon into 6 glasses. Halve the reserved strawberries. Top each glass with two halved strawberries and serve with buttery Shortbread bites.
Yield
Serves 6
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