Rhubarb Fool

Rhubarb is cooked until tender, then chilled and layered with sweetened whipped cream to make a summertime, backyard BBQ favorite!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
• 0.33333334326744 cup orange juice
• 2.25 pounds rhubarb

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until it can stand in a soft peak.

Step 2

To assemble the fools, spoon 1/4 cup of the rhubarb mixture into each of 8 small glasses. Cover with the same amount of whipped cream. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours before serving.

Step 3

Trim the ends from the rhubarb and cut into 6-inch lengths. Soak in a large bowl full of cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.

Step 4

In a saucepan, stir together the orange juice, 1 cup of sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and add the rhubarb. Return to a boil, then set heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring only 2 or 3 times, until rhubarb is tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stirring too much will cause the rhubarb to break down. Transfer the rhubarb mixture to a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.