Best 4 Fruit Fool Recipes

Fruit fool is a classic English dessert that is light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. Typically made with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and sugar, this dish is a versatile treat that can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer berries, peaches, or mangoes, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we will provide you with a collection of the best fruit fool recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect fruit fool recipe for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT FOOL

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For this dessert, most often I'll use apricot filling. But peach works just as well. On occasion, I have substituted apple or cherry filling, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) peach or apricot pie filling
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

Combine the pie filling and whipped topping. Spoon into individual dessert dishes. If desired, sprinkle each with coconut and/or garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts :

MERINGUE KISSES WITH PASSION-FRUIT FOOL

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Categories Milk/Cream Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Summer Passion Fruit Gourmet Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 16 servings (about 110 kisses)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

For meringues
8 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups superfine granulated sugar
For passion-fruit fool
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup thawed frozen passion-fruit pulp
1 cup chilled heavy cream
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
Special Equipment
a large pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain tip and parchment paper

Steps:

Make meringues:
Preheat oven to 175°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat whites with salt in a standing electric mixer at high speed (or with a handheld mixer in 2 batches) until they just hold stiff peaks. Gradually add sugar, beating at high speed until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
Spoon half of meringue into pastry bag and pipe 1-inch-wide kisses onto 1 baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart. Pipe more kisses onto second sheet in same manner. (All kisses will fit on 2 baking sheets.)
Bake meringues in upper and lower thirds of oven until crisp but still white, about 2 hours.
Turn off oven and cool meringues in oven 1 hour, then cool completely on sheets on a rack..
Make fool while meringues bake:
Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons pulp in a small heatproof cup and let stand 1 minute to soften.
Melt softened gelatin in cup in a pan of simmering water, then stir into remaining pulp.
Beat heavy cream with confectioners sugar using cleaned beaters until it just holds soft peaks, then beat in sour cream until mixture holds stiff peaks. Fold pulp into cream and chill fool, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Serve fool with meringues.

PASSION FRUIT FOOL

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There is something about the fragrant astringency of passion fruit, which when mixed with the bland, soft thickness of whipped heavy cream, makes one feel about as near to sensation heaven as it's possible to get at lunchtime.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories easy, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 passion fruit
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Passoa or Cointreau

Steps:

Chill 6 small wineglasses. Cut passion fruit in half, and scoop out pulp with a teaspoon into a bowl. Mash lightly, cover and refrigerate. Using an electric mixer or by hand, whisk cream until lightly thickened. Refrigerate cream until needed, up to 4 hours.
When ready to serve, remove cream from refrigerator, and add sugar, lemon juice and liqueur. Whisk mixture until thickened but still slightly floppy. Fold in passion fruit. Spoon into glasses, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 26 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

PASSION-FRUIT FOOL

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Categories Milk/Cream Dessert No-Cook Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Spring Passion Fruit Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 (14-oz) package thawed (but cold) unsweetened passion-fruit (maracuyá) purée such as Goya brand* (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup sugar, or to taste
2 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream

Steps:

Whisk purée with 2/3 cup sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
Beat cream with remaining 1/3 cup sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks. Fold sweetened purée into cream.

Tips:

Choose fresh, ripe berries: This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
Use a variety of berries: This will add color, flavor, and complexity to the fool.
Don't over-sweeten the fool: The natural sweetness of the berries should be enough.
Serve the fool chilled: This will help to highlight the flavors of the berries.
Garnish the fool with fresh berries, whipped cream, or chopped nuts: This will add a touch of elegance and make the fool even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Fruit fool is a classic dessert that is easy to make and delicious. It is a great way to use up fresh berries, and it can be served on its own or with other desserts. With a few simple tips, you can make a fruit fool that is sure to impress your friends and family.