Gooseberry Fool
Cool, sweet, refreshing—and oh-so-easy to make! Whip up this delicious Gooseberry Fool dessert the next time you have company for dinner. Or just make it for yourself.
- Author: Norann Oleson
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh gooseberries, quartered
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- Remove any stem or flower ends from the gooseberries (top and tail). Wash, drain, and quarter them.
- Put the cut fruit into a large saucepan and sprinkle the sugar over it.
- Add just enough water to cover the berries and slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to help the sugar dissolve.
- Turn the heat down and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 25 minutes, until the fruit is soft.
- Taste the fruit mixture for sweetness; add more sugar as desired.
- Allow the cooked fruit to cool, then chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (You can make this part a day ahead if you like.)
- When you’re ready to serve dessert, whisk the cream and confectioners’ sugar together in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the fruit.
- Serve in fancy glasses or even teacups for an elegant presentation.
Notes
You can substitute low-fat yogurt for the cream if you like, or make a simple custard; you just need a creamy base to hold the fruit. Any way you choose to make it, this is a dessert you’ll make more than once!
