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Rhubarb Fool

A vintage spring dessert made with tart rhubarb compote and sweetened whipped cream!

Prep Time
25 mins
chilling
4 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

compote
  • 1 lb rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1 inch slices.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
whipped cream
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Put the rhubarb, sugar, and water in a non-reactive pot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the mixture is boiling, turn down the heat a bit and continue to boil gently until the rhubarb has softened. Some of it will be broken down and some will remain chunky. This will take about 5 or so minutes, after the mixture has come to a full boil.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let the mixture cool completely, then chill. This can be done up to 2 days in advance.
  3. In a chilled bowl add the cream and confectioner's sugar. Whip to soft peaks. Add the sour cream and continue to whip briefly until combined and smooth.
  4. Gently fold the rhubarb compote into the whipped cream with just a few turns of a flexible spatula or silicone spoon.
  5. Spoon the fool into small glasses and either serve immediately, or chill until needed.

Notes

  • As written with 1/3 cup sugar the rhubarb compote is on the tart side, just the way I like it. Be sure to taste it for yourself and add a bit more sugar if you find it too tart. Remember that the whipped cream will blunt and balance that tartness in the final dessert.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 403mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 1080IU (22%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 403mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 1080IU 22%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.