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

Beat heavy cream, ½ cup confectioners' sugar, and almond extract together in a large bowl until stiff; fold in sour cream until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Toss blackberries with remaining ½ cup confectioners' sugar in a separate large bowl until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Layer whipped cream and blackberries into 8 parfait glasses, beginning and ending with whipped cream. Garnish each parfait with 1 strip lemon zest, a few blackberries, and 1 sprig mint.