Description
Creamy layers of whipped party blackberry fool showcase British dessert elegance, blending ripe berries with silky cream. Sweet simplicity and tangy fruit create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) fresh blackberries
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsps (23 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 4 tsps (20 ml) cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Simmer blackberries with lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan until berries soften and liquid thickens, creating a vibrant crimson reduction.
- Gelatin Activation: Dissolve gelatin in water using a quick microwave burst, ensuring smooth integration and proper consistency.
- Cream Transformation: Whip cream to soft, billowy peaks, then fold in gelatin, powdered sugar, and vanilla until achieving a stable, pillowy texture.
- Yogurt Incorporation: Gently blend whipped cream into yogurt, creating a light and airy cream layer with delicate smoothness.
- Layering Technique: Carefully construct the dessert in clear serving vessels, alternating rich blackberry syrup with the creamy white mixture for visual and gustatory contrast.
- Finishing Touches: Adorn with fresh blackberries and mint leaves, then refrigerate briefly to allow layers to harmonize and set before serving chilled.
Notes
- Maximize Berry Flavor: Simmer blackberries slowly to extract maximum sweetness and develop deep, rich syrup intensity.
- Gelatin Precision: Microwave gelatin carefully to prevent overheating, ensuring smooth dissolution without clumping.
- Whipping Technique: Whip cream to soft peaks, watching carefully to maintain light, airy texture without becoming grainy.
- Layering Strategy: Use clear glasses to showcase beautiful color contrasts between blackberry syrup and cream for stunning visual presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg