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Strawberry Fool served in a glass, topped with fresh sliced strawberries and strawberry sauce.

Strawberry Fool Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 2 servings
Calories 613 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Strawberry wafers for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with half the sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until they release their juices.
    Sprinkling sugar over chopped strawberries for Strawberry Fool.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Taste and add more sugar if needed to reach your desired level of sweetness.
    Fluffy whipped cream in a white bowl with a hand mixer whisk attached.
  • Gently fold the macerated strawberries into the whipped cream until just combined.
    Gently folding macerated strawberries into whipped cream for a strawberry fool.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Garnish with additional strawberries and strawberry wafers if desired.
    Strawberry Fool served in a glass, topped with fresh chopped strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 35mgFiber: 5g
Keyword Strawberry Fool
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