Blackberry Fool

This blackberry fool recipe features fresh berries and sweetened whipped cream layered in parfait glasses for an easy, light-tasting summer dessert.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 535 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups heavy cream
• 2 pints fresh blackberries
• 8 strips of lemon zest, for garnish
• 8 sprigs fresh mint
• 0.125 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.5 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour heavy cream into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Whip until stiff. Fold in sour cream until incorporated. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Toss together blackberries with remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in another large bowl until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

In 8 parfait glasses, layer whipped cream and blackberries, beginning and ending with whipped cream. Garnish each parfait with a strip of lemon zest, a few blackberries, and a mint sprig.