Creamy Berry Fool

5 from 1 vote

Berry Fool is a luscious whipped cream dessert that features a homemade berry sauce. It’s a light yet satisfying dessert that comes together in only 15 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Servings:

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries or both, washed and picked over, or 1 pint
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered or icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons water.
Combine cornstarch and water. Stir until dissolved and add to berry mixture, if desired.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until blueberries begin to break down and juices boil and thicken, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, and transfer to a small bowl. Place bowl in a larger bowl of ice water, and stir mixture occasionally until cold.
In a separate bowl, combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold in ⅓ cup of the blueberry sauce. Carefully stir until blended.
Divide among 4 dessert dishes and spoon remaining sauce over tops. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If the berry sauce is too thick, stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time while simmering until it reaches your desired consistency.
If the sauce is too thin, stir in a second slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water while simmering. Let the sauce cool completely before folding it into whipped cream beaten to stiff peaks.
Make the berry sauce up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it covered. Whip the cream and fold everything together on the day of serving for the best texture.

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