Rhubarb fool
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Rhubarb fool
Description
Rhubarb fool is a dessert where fresh rhubarb is cooked gently with sugar and orange juice to soften without breaking apart completely, preserving some of its texture. This cooked rhubarb is then cooled before being folded into a whipped combination of heavy cream and Greek yogurt, which adds richness and a slight tang. The resulting mixture is creamy and smooth with tender pieces of rhubarb providing bursts of flavor.
The method focuses on careful simmering and minimal stirring to keep the rhubarb pieces intact, which contrasts nicely with the silky whipped cream and yogurt blend. The mixture is portioned into glasses and topped decoratively with a few reserved rhubarb slices, then chilled until served, allowing the flavors to meld.
This dessert offers a balance of tartness from the rhubarb and sweetness from the sugar, complemented by the creaminess of the dairy. It can be served as a light, refreshing dish after a meal or as a simple sweet treat during the day.
Ingredients
- 4 oz rhubarb
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ¼ cup heavy cream double cream
- 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt plain - full fat or low fat as you prefer
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the rhubarb and slice into relatively small slices. Put the rhubarb, sugar and orange juice in a small pan and stir gently to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a low simmer and cook a couple minutes until the rhubarb softens. Try not to stir much as it softens to avoid breaking up the rhubarb.
- Set the rhubarb aside to cool.
- Put the cream and yogurt in a bowl and beat until relatively stiff peaks form.
- Set aside a couple pieces of rhubarb to decorate the top of the glasses then fold the rest into the cream mixture. Divide the mixture between two glasses and top with the reserved rhubarb. Chill for at least an hour, until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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