5 from 39 votes
Raspberry Fool - The perfect date dessert
Raspberry Fool is a chilled dessert made by cooking fresh raspberries with sugar and water until thickened, then pressing them through a sieve. The resulting coulis is folded into softly whipped cream, producing a creamy and light texture with bright raspberry flavor. Garnishing with whole raspberries adds a fresh touch. This dessert highlights the natural fragrance of fresh raspberries in a simple, elegant preparation that suits a romantic meal or light sweet treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
496 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 cups raspberries fresh
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅔ cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Set aside 2 raspberries for garnish
- Combine remaining raspberries with sugar and water in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Press raspberries through a fine sieve and let it cool.
- Beat whipping cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold strained berries into cream in batches. Spoon into goblets. Top each with 1 raspberry and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Notes
- Use fresh raspberries to avoid mushy texture and preserve their fragrance.
- Keep an eye on the raspberries while cooking to prevent burning as the juice can be sticky.
- Reserve some fresh raspberries for garnish to enhance presentation.
- Leftover raspberry coulis can be used as a topping over ice cream.
- Fresh apricots can substitute for raspberries, using the same cooking method.
- Add the cooled raspberry coulis gently into whipped cream to avoid curdling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
331mg
(7%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
47.6mg
(53%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 47.6mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.