Light, fruity and creamy, this delicious no-cook mixed berry fool dessert is the perfect way to enjoy balmy summer nights.
You will need:
Berries - 2 cups (see Notes)
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Heavy cream - 1 cup
Cream cheese - 4 oz, softened
Powdered sugar - 2-4 tbsp, divided
Vanilla extract - ½ tsp
Chocolate shavings - to garnish, optional
How to:
Puree the berries along with sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Sieve to remove seeds if any. Set aside till needed.
Whip the heavy cream in a cold mixing bowl till soft peaks form.
In another cold bowl, whip the cream cheese on low speed till creamy and smooth. Add 2 tbsp of powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip until fully combined and creamy. Taste and add more sugar if needed, whipping to combine thoroughly.
Fold whipped cream into sweetened cream cheese and beat on medium speed till fully combined and fluffy. Use immediately or cover bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate till needed.
To make the berry fool, spoon in some fruit puree into a glass. Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers finishing with a generous dollop of cream on top. This can be refrigerated if not serving immediately.
Just before serving, lightly swirl the puree and cream together for a marbled look. I use a wooden skewer, a tall spoon would work too. Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh berries or crushed cookies and serve.
Notes:
1. I used a cup each of raspberries and finely chopped strawberries. You can use other berries of choice. 2. As I mentioned in the post, the cream cheese acts as a natural stabilizer and flavor enhancer for the whipped cream. If you do not wish to use it, simply increase the amount of heavy cream to 2 cups and whip till stiff peaks form. Don't forget to add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2016/07/18/berry-fool-no-cook-summer-dessert/