Strawberry Fool is a creamy delicious dessert that is made by layering fresh strawberries and whisked fresh cream. It is a special dessert and is a must try at home during strawberry season for its taste, also the dessert feels soft and creamy and is best served cold.
This is simple and doesn't need any cooking, each spoon has strawberry flavour and the soft cream gives it smooth texture, also the strawberry pieces add a bite and everything together feels fresh and satisfying. This comes together quickly without requiring much effort.
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About Strawberry Fool
Strawberry Fool is a quick and easy to make dessert. You can enjoy fresh strawberries in a different form and this recipe is also easy to make and does not need much effort. It can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until serving time, the flavours blend together well and give a refreshing taste.
The texture is soft and creamy with little strawberry pieces throughout. Each spoon has a strawberry flavor and soft cream makes it smooth. Lemon juice if added gives a tangy taste that balances the sweetness. When you serve it cold everything comes together and tastes really good.
The recipe is flexible and depends on how sweet your strawberries are. Sugar can be adjusted based on your strawberries. Some people like more strawberries for stronger flavor while others prefer more cream. You can also skip lemon juice if you don't like the tangy taste.
I usually make this during strawberry season when berries are fresh and sweet. My family likes it really chilled. The creamy texture and fresh strawberry taste make it a favourite at home.
Strawberry Fool Ingredients
- Strawberries - I have used fresh, ripe strawberries for the pudding and the garnish. Medium sized ones give you better flavour and soft texture.
- Fresh Cream - I use fresh cream or whipped cream for making this rich and creamy. You can also use whipping cream if that is what you have.
- Sugar - I added sugar for sweetness, you can just adjust as per taste depending on how sweet your strawberries are.
- Lemon Juice - I used for tangy taste and it helps bring out fresh flavour. Adjust quantity based on how much tangy taste you like and it balances the sweetness.
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How to make Strawberry Fool Step by Step
1.Rinse it well, remove the leaf. Chop them roughly.
2.Take it in bowl, add sugar to it.
3.Mix well add lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes so that it becomes juicy.
4.To a mixing bowl add fresh cream, Whisk well until thick and peaks are soft. I used my hand mixer. I always take fresh cream from fridge just before whisking.
5.Add juicy strawberries reserving a tablespoon of it for topping.
6.Just give a quick mix, do not over mix. Take your serving glass. Spoon the mixture into it.
7.Fill the serving cup, spoon the juicy strawberries and add as topping. Chill until serving time.
Serve chilled!
Expert Tips
- Picking Strawberries - I usually choose ones that are completely ripe and naturally sweet, makes the dessert taste better.
- Whisking Cream - I whisk until soft peaks form and then stop. If you over whisk it, the texture becomes heavy and does not work as well.
- Strawberry Mix - I prefer keeping strawberry mixture slightly pourable so it spreads easily when layering. You get a smoother finish this way and flavours blend well together.
- Chilling Time - I always refrigerate the dessert before serving. It sets properly and tastes much better when cold. You can make it ahead and keep in fridge for few hours.
- Toppings - You an also add few nuts on the top for garnish, it also add crunch texture.
Serving and Storage
Serve Strawberry Fool as after meal dessert or on afternoon to beat the summer heat. You can store this in fridge for upto one day, consume within for best flavour and taste.
FAQS
1.Can I make this ahead?
Yes you can make it before some time and serve. The flavours blend well and taste even better when it sit for some time.
2.Which strawberries are best?
I use ripe, sweet and fresh ones for best flavour and the right texture overall. Medium sized ones work well too.
3.Can I add vanilla essence?
Yes you can use it and it mix well into the cream giving extra flavour. Add only small quantity for best taste.
4.Can I skip lemon juice?
Yes skip if you don't like tangy taste. Lemon juice gives a bit of freshness and balance the sweetness but it is optional.
5.How long can I store it?
You can store this in the fridge for about one day only. It taste best when fresh and cold.
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Strawberry Fool Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cream / whipped cream
- 6 medium sized strawberries
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Rinse Strawberries well, remove the leaf. Chop them roughly.
- Take it in bowl, add sugar to it. Mix well add lemon juice. Set aside for 10 mins so that it becomes juicy.
- To a mixing bowl add fresh cream, Whisk well until thick and peaks are soft. I used my hand mixer. I always take fresh cream from fridge just before whisking.
- Add juicy strawberries reserving a tablespoon of it for topping.
- Just give a quick mix, do not over mix. Take your serving glass. Spoon the mixture into it.
- Fill the serving cup, spoon the juicy strawberries and add as topping. Chill Strawberry Fool until serving time.
- Enjoy Strawberry Fool chilled!
Notes
- Picking Strawberries - I usually choose ones that are completely ripe and naturally sweet, makes the dessert taste better.
- Whisking Cream - I whisk until soft peaks form and then stop. If you over whisk it, the texture becomes heavy and does not work as well.
- Strawberry Mix - I prefer keeping strawberry mixture slightly pourable so it spreads easily when layering. You get a smoother finish this way and flavours blend well together.
- Chilling Time - I always refrigerate the dessert before serving. It sets properly and tastes much better when cold. You can make it ahead and keep in fridge for few hours.
- Toppings - You an also add few nuts on the top for garnish, it also add crunch texture.
mina
Wow! Looks amazing! Where did you get strawberries in july?
Sharmilee J
I made this long back but posting only now 🙂