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
Scale
1 pound fresh gooseberries, quartered
2 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
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!
