Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool

Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool

Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool starts with a lemon, sugar-macerated trio of fresh berries, whipped crème fraîche and heavy cream, and crumbled shortbreads.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
646 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries, broken in half
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 cup chilled heavy cream
  • 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup creme fraiche

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