Raspberry Fool

A fool is the simplest of desserts—just whole or puréed fruit folded into whipped cream. Prep Time: about 10 minutes. Notes: Frozen berries are fine here: Use 12 oz. berries and garnish with fresh mint leaves instead of fresh berries.

Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 18  ounces  raspberries (about 4 1/2 cups; see Notes)
• 1/2  cup  plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2  tablespoons  raspberry liqueur (optional)
• 1  pint heavy whipping cream

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, mash with a fork 12 oz. raspberries (about 3 cups), 2 tbsp. sugar, and the liqueur, if using. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whip cream with remaining sugar using a mixer or whisk until firm peaks form. With a spatula, fold in raspberry-liqueur mixture. Divide fool among 8 glasses or bowls and top with remaining fresh raspberries. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

297 (67% from fat)

Protein:

1.8g

Fat:

22g (sat 14)

Carbohydrate:

25g

Fiber:

3g

Sodium:

23mg

Cholesterol:

82mg