Strawberry Fool Recipe
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Strawberry Fool Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Fool recipe blends fresh quartered strawberries mashed with lemon juice and a small amount of black pepper to add a subtle spice. The berries are optionally marinated for about an hour to enhance their flavor and soften their texture. Separately, heavy cream with at least 30% fat is whipped with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a dense, airy cream component.
Layering the strawberries and whipped cream in serving glasses creates a dish with contrasting textures — the slightly chunky, sweet-tart strawberry mash against fluffy, sweetened cream. This dessert is served cold, providing a refreshing and lightly sweet finish to any meal.
For best results, the cream and mixing bowl should be well chilled before whipping. Whipping stabilizers can be added to maintain stiffness. Garnishing with fresh strawberry and mint contributes color and a fresh aroma to the dessert's presentation.
Ingredients
Strawberry Mash
- 3 cups strawberries cleaned
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- ⅛ Teaspoon black pepper ground
Whipping Cream
- 16 Tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoon powdered sugar
- few drops vanilla extract
Garnish
- trawberry fresh
- Mint Leaves fresh
Instructions
- Rinse your strawberries and cut off bad parts if any. Remove green crown.
- Cut strawberries into quarters.
- Place strawberries into a mixing bowl and add lemon juice and black pepper.
- With a fork, mash the strawberries to the desired smoothness. It can be a bit chunky too.
- Keep strawberries to marinate. I keep them for 1 hour, but you can use them directly too. It just tastes better marinated.
- Prepare whipped cream. Place whipping cream, sugar, and a few drops of vanilla extract into a mixing bowl.
- With a hand mixer or whisk, whisk your whipping cream to a stiff whipped cream.*see Notes
- Place some mashed strawberry into a serving glass or bowl. Layer with the whipped cream and repeat the process again. Finish with a layer of cream and some strawberry poured over it.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and/or a fresh mint leave.
- Serve up still cold, instantly.
Notes
- Use well-chilled heavy cream and a cold bowl to help achieve stiff peaks when whipping.
- Choose heavy cream with at least 30% fat content; consider a stabilizer to keep whipped cream firm longer.
- Marinating the strawberry mash for about an hour improves flavor but can be skipped for quicker serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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