Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool Recipe

Prep Time::10 mins

Additional Time:: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings::4

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup fresh blackberries, broken in half

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon minced lemon zest

1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup chilled heavy cream

¼ cup crème fraîche

1 tablespoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Directions

Place raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir until sugar is mixed with berries and juices begin to form. Cover bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Place heavy cream and crème fraîche in a cold bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract; whisk until soft peaks and sharp lines form, 5 to 8 minutes.

Place some cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving dish. Spoon in some macerated berries and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute plain yogurt or sour cream for the crème fraîche but, if you do, wait until the whipping cream is almost completely whipped before adding.

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