Best 7 Strawberry Fool Recipes

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Strawberry fool is simply a quintessential English dessert that's as beautiful in color as it is abundant in flavor. While there are several methods to prepare this dessert, all variations center on showcasing the season's first strawberries, whether mashed or sliced, and lightly folding them into a mixture of cream and sugar. The result is a creamy, fluffy delight that has become synonymous with the height of the summer berry season. In this article, we'll explore various strawberry fool recipes, each offering its own unique twist on this classic dessert. From traditional approaches to modern takes that introduce delightful surprises, we'll guide you in creating the perfect strawberry fool that will tantalize taste buds and leave you yearning for more.

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STRAWBERRY FOOL



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This Minimalist recipe is as basic as dessert gets, and especially in strawberry season it's just perfect. It is essentially fresh strawberries and whipped cream (substitute heavy cream, sour cream or yogurt). It can be eaten right away or refrigerated. Only a fool would pass this up.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, easy, quick, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pint strawberries
1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Steps:

  • Hull strawberries, then wash them and chop into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Toss with half the sugar, and wait 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they give up their juices.
  • Place half the strawberries and all the juice in a blender, and puree. Pour puree back in bowl with chopped strawberries.
  • Whip the cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until cream is stiff and holds peaks easily. Fold berries and cream together, and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to two hours.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 24 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

STRAWBERRY FOOL (GHANA)



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This recipe has been posted for ZWT II & my source is africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Dessert. The intro says: "The term "fool" (also Egyptian for lentils) comes from the English & means essentially a fruit puree folded into a soft custard or whipped cream. You may begin w/any good custard recipe, vanilla pudding or whipped cream." Later he said there were 3 African Fools: Strawberry Fool (Ghana), Peach Fool (Liberia) & Peanut Fool (Nigeria).

Provided by twissis

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup strawberry (fresh, quartered)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons port wine (or Madeira wine)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar over 1 cup quartered strawberries.
  • Beat 1 cup heavy cream w/the wine till the mixture is stiff. Fold whipped cream/wine mixture into strawberries.
  • Pile high in footed sherbet glasses. Garnish ea w/1 whole strawberry.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE FOOL



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Enjoy this flavorful fruit dessert layered with orange cream and strawberries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
1 1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
3 cups sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine sour cream, powdered sugar, orange peel and liqueur; blend well. Fold in whipped topping.
  • For each serving, use 1/3 cup orange cream and 3/4 cup strawberries. In each dessert dish, layer 2 tablespoons cream, half of berries, 2 tablespoons cream, remaining half of berries and remaining cream. Refrigerate until serving time. If desired, serve garnished with additional sliced berries. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 15 g

GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY ORANGE FOOL



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Make it ahead, and this creamy fruit dessert will be ready when you want it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup nonfat gluten-free sour cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine sour cream, powdered sugar, orange peel and liqueur; blend well. Fold in whipped topping.
  • For each serving, use 1/3 cup orange cream and 3/4 cup strawberries. In each dessert dish, layer 2 tablespoons cream, half of berries, 2 tablespoons cream, remaining half of berries and remaining cream. Refrigerate until serving time. If desired, serve garnished with additional sliced berries. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

STRAWBERRY LEMON FOOL PARFAITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups strawberries
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of strawberries)
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
2 cups heavy cream
3 lemons
1 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Place the strawberry mixture in a food processor and process until smooth. Remove the mixture from the food processor and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Mix in the sliced strawberries and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate until very cold. With an electric mixer, whip the cream. In parfait glasses, layer the strawberries and whipped cream, starting and ending with the whipped cream. Place in the refrigerate and chill for 4 hours.
  • Remove the zest of the lemons using a vegetable peeler. Be careful not to get any of the white pith. Julienne the zest. Blanch the julienned zest in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove any bitterness. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and the water. Bring to a boil. Add the blanched zest to the sugar syrup. Remove the sugar syrup from the heat and let the zest steep for 10 minutes. Remove the zest from the syrup and lay out on a rack. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Top the parfaits with some of the candied lemon zest.

MANGO-STRAWBERRY FOOL



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One of my all-time favorite summer-time desserts. Easy, beautiful, and heavenly to taste! This used to be a huge favorite among the patrons of the restaurant I worked in.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ripe mangoes
1 pinch salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pint ripe strawberry
mint sprig

Steps:

  • Peel the mangoes and remove the pulp from the seed, trying to keep at least 4 nice slices of mango intact for garnish; set them aside.
  • In a food processor, puree the remaining pulp to a very fine puree with the salt.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pushing hard on the solids.
  • Chill your mixer bowl and whip in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Whip the cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Carefully, carefully fold the cream into the mango.
  • Wash, dry and hull the strawberries.
  • Slice into quarters.
  • Into each glass put a spoonful of strawberry pieces.
  • Top with a dollop of mango-cream.
  • Top with more berries, then more mango, continuing in layers this way until you have filled the glasses.
  • End each with the mango-cream.
  • Garnish each with one of the reserved slices of mango and a little mint sprig.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note 1- if your mangoes are really sweet don't add any sugar to the cream, just whip it without it.
  • Note 2- this dish won't hold long once you've put it together, 30 minutes or so most.
  • But you can prepare the mango cream and strawberries up to the point of layering several hours a head.
  • Get your glasses out and ready, and then just layer before service.
  • Note 3- try this with raspberries instead of strawberries- heaven!

STRAWBERRY FOOL



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups hulled fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp brandy or light rum, optional
1 cup whipping cream
6 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Steps:

  • Reserve 6 perfect berries. Crush or puree the remaining berries using a coarse sieve, the medium disc of a food mill or a food processor, using the steel blade. Combine the puree, sugar and brand; let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Stir periodically to dissolve the sugar. Cover and chill. Whip the cream and fold gently into the puree. Turn into a serving bowl or 6 individual bowls. (Glass dishes show off the color of the fool best.) Decorate each serving with a whole berry and a sprig of mint.

Tips:

  • Choose the ripest, sweetest strawberries you can find. This will ensure the best flavor in your fool.
  • If you don't have time to hull the strawberries, you can simply slice them in half.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of berries. Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are all delicious options.
  • You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream to your fool. This will make it even more decadent.
  • Strawberry fool is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Strawberry fool is a simple, yet elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, and it can be made with just a few ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert for a weeknight meal or a special treat for a party, strawberry fool is a great option.

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