Strawberry Fool

This fluffy, creamy, fruity strawberry fool recipe is the perfect chilled, no-bake dessert for anytime indulgence. I just combine fresh pureed strawberries with a sweet whipped cream, and within 15 minutes, I’m in heaven!

Strawberries and Whipped Cream

There’s something about the simple combo of a strawberries and cream dessert that always satisfies when my sweet tooth comes knocking on a hot summer night. This fruit-filled fool recipe really does the job, mixing macerated and pureed strawberries into a beautifully-fluffy whipped cream. It’s like eating the sweetest parts of a strawberry shortcake, without the biscuits or angel food cake. 4 ingredients, no baking, and 15 minutes results in a dreamy dessert that makes me feel like I’m in my own little world…for at least a few bites.

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Strawberry Fool Recipe

My 15-minute strawberry fool recipe features pureed fruit and fluffy whipped cream in one simple yet indulgent dessert cup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
• Food Processor or Blender

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1½ cups heavy whipping cream *
• ▢ 4 tablespoons granulated sugar divided; plus more to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced**

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Instructions

• Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract together until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  1½ cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• Add the sliced strawberries and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to a bowl and stir well. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
  3 cups fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  
• Add half of the strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Combine the pureed strawberry with the remaining sliced strawberries. 
  
• Gently fold the strawberries into the whipped cream.
  
This will turn the whipped cream into a light pink color. If you prefer, you can keep the berries and cream separate.
• In small glasses or dishes, add a couple spoonfuls of the strawberries and cream mixture; or alternate layers of each.
  
• Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

*Instead of making your own whipped cream, you can simply use a stabilized whipped topping, like Cool Whip.

**Fresh strawberries work best, but thawed frozen berries can be used instead. This dessert can also be made with raspberries, blueberries, or another fruit.

Becky’s Top Tips:

• Adding sugar to the berries (macerating) causes them to release juice, which creates a syrupy consistency. You can start this process ahead of time, and let them macerate in the fridge for a few hours, or overnight.
• Let them chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. If they get warm, the cream will start to weep.

Storage: This strawberry fool dessert is best served immediately after assembling, but can be stored in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Fool Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 21g131%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 101mg34%

Sodium 25mg1%

Potassium 251mg7%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 1325IU27%

Vitamin C 64mg78%

Calcium 76mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, British, French

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Use Another Fruit for this Creamy Fool Dessert!

A “fool” is a traditional British dessert that is really as simple as whipped cream and fruit. Using strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries is pretty common, but other fruits work just as well. I think fresh peaches would be so delicious for summer! The trick is adding sugar to the fruit to macerate, then blending to create a pureed or compote-like consistency. Fold it into the whipped cream, and it’s ready to eat!

How to Store

This strawberry fool dessert is best served fresh after making and assembling. However, the fruit and whipped cream (combined or separately) can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.