Description
Luscious Blackberry Fool brings British dessert charm to summer tables with silky whipped cream and ripe berries folded into a dreamy, elegant treat. Local blackberries create a simple yet luxurious dessert you’ll savor spoonful by delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- 3 shortbread cookies
- Additional blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Pulverize fresh blackberries with granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a blender or food processor until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Strain the fruity mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, using a rubber spatula to press and extract the smooth puree while eliminating seeds and fibrous remnants.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled mixing bowl using an electric mixer, continuing until stiff, glossy peaks form and maintain their structural integrity.
- Delicately incorporate approximately three-quarters of the blackberry puree into the whipped cream, employing a gentle folding technique to preserve the cream’s airy texture.
- Transform shortbread cookies into coarse crumbs by pulsing in a food processor or crushing within a sealed resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin, creating a rustic, crumbly topping.
- Assemble the dessert by layering the blackberry-infused cream mixture into elegant glassware or serving bowls, artfully drizzling the remaining blackberry puree on top.
- Garnish with the prepared cookie crumbs and scatter additional whole blackberries to enhance visual appeal and provide textural contrast.
- Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set slightly.
Notes
- Strain the blackberry puree thoroughly to ensure a smooth, seed-free texture that enhances the dessert’s silky consistency.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form for a light, airy base that perfectly complements the fruity blackberry mixture.
- Fold the puree gently into the whipped cream to maintain the delicate volume and prevent deflating the cream.
- Crush shortbread cookies just before serving to keep their crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Layer the dessert carefully in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful purple and white layers.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing and indulgent summer dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg