Fresh berry fool

Name: Fresh berry fool
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 cups hulled blackberries, raspberries or strawberries; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp brandy, or rum (optional); 250-mL container 35% cream, about 1 cup; 6 sprigs fresh mint, optional

Prep Time15 min
Total Time1 h 15 min
Makes6 servings

*PLUS chilling time

By Chatelaine

Often made with gooseberries, "fools" are wonderful with most berries. This elegant dessert is never out of fashion.

Ingredients

5 cups hulled blackberries, raspberries or strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp brandy, or rum (optional)
250-mL container 35% cream, about 1 cup
6 sprigs fresh mint, optional

Instructions

Reserve a few berries for garnish. Puree berries, using a coarse sieve, the medium disk of a food mill, or a food processor. If using blackberries or raspberries, strain puree.
Stir puree with sugar and brandy. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours.
Just before serving, whip cream. Gently fold into puree. Turn into a large bowl or 6 individual bowls. Decorate with berries and sprigs of fresh mint, if you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 328, Protein 1.7g, Carbohydrates 49.5g, Fat 15.2g.

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