Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool

Chef John's Fresh Berry Fool

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dessert 1 Hr. 18 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries, broken in half
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup chilled heavy cream
  • ¼ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Instructions

  • Place raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in a bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir until sugar is mixed with fruit and juices begin to form. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Place heavy cream and creme fraiche in a cold bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture has soft peaks and sharp lines, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Place some cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving dish. Spoon in some of the fruit and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 646
  • Carbohydrate: 65g
  • Fat: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 30g

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