Orange Boodle (or Boodles Orange Fool) a Luscious, Creamy Orange Dessert from England
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Orange Boodle (or Boodles Orange Fool) a Luscious, Creamy Orange Dessert from England
Description
Orange Boodle, also known as Boodles Orange Fool, is a traditional English dessert combining leftover yellow sponge cake with a citrus-flavored whipped cream. The sponge is first broken into pieces and placed in serving glasses, optionally soaked with Grand Marnier liqueur for added depth. The cream is whipped until thick, then gradually blended with dissolved caster sugar and a mixture of freshly squeezed organic orange and lemon juices and zests. This citrus cream mixture is poured over the sponge, allowing the juice to soften the cake and integrate flavors while it chills.
The dessert achieves a smooth, airy texture with pronounced orange and lemon notes balanced by the sweetness of the sugar and richness of the cream. Chilling allows the cream to slightly set and flavors to meld. The finished Orange Boodle can be garnished with candied orange peel, fresh zest, or orange segments to enhance presentation and add fresh citrus accents.
Ingredient amounts are flexible, focusing on balancing the citrus and sweetness according to taste. This dessert offers a refreshing, creamy finish following a meal, especially appealing during warmer months or festive occasions when lighter desserts are preferred.
Ingredients
- 6 oz leftover yellow sponge cake
- 2 Tbsp orange organic, rind
- 4 oz orange juice organic, freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp lemon organic (preferably Meyer)
- 2 oz lemon juice organic (freshly squeezed)
- ⅓ cup baker's sugar caster
- 10 oz heavy whipping cream double cream in UK
- 2 tsp Grand Marnier optional
Instructions
- Place the pieces of cake into the bottom of 6 long-stemmed glasses and sprinkle with Grand Marnier if desired.
- Place the citrus juices and rinds into a measuring jug (it should be about 7 fluid ounces) and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Whip the cream until thick, then gradually add the citrus mixture, while continuing to beat the cream.
- Pour the mixture over the cake in the glasses and chill for a few hours, or overnight.
- The juice will drain out of the cream into the cake and the cream will set. Just decorate with some candied orange peel (recipe coming soon) or fresh zest, or even orange segments and serve.
Notes
- Ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste; exact measurements are flexible in this recipe.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor melding and texture setting.
- Decorate with candied orange peel, fresh zest, or segments for visual appeal and added flavor.
- Use leftover sponge cake or similar for convenience and texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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