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Gooseberry Fool - Recipe

"Fool", a combination of fruit and cream, is a traditional dessert of the British Isles. Quick, easy - and good!
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Gooseberry Fool Recipe
Directions
  • In a small saucepan, mix sugar, water and gooseberries. Mash some of the gooseberries to release juice and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until gooseberries are soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. When cooled, mash with a fork or, for a smoother texture, puree in a blender or food processor.
  • When ready to serve, or up to an hour ahead, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until it holds soft peaks.
  • Lightly fold in the gooseberry mixture, leaving visable streaks of berries and cream. Divide into serving dishes and serve cold.
  • TIP: Cream whips best when cream, bowl and whisk or beaters are well chilled.
 
 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Container: sauce pan, blender
Servings: 4
Ingredients
-1 pint ripe gooseberries, stems and tails removed
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons water
-1 cup whipping cream
-1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract