Make a creamy and silky Strawberry Fool with the addition of rose. It is a sublime and delicious English summer dessert. My version is made with a creamy blend of Greek yogurt and double cream.
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What is Fool?
A Fruit Fool is an old-fashioned classic British dessert dating back to the 16th century. It is simple with no cooking required.
Fool is classically made with gooseberry by folding the pureed fruit into sweetened whipped cream or custard. The origin of the name "fool" is somewhat unclear, but it is thought to come from the French word "fouler," meaning to press or crush (which describes the preparation method of the fruit).
Fool recipes have evolved over the centuries, and today, variations may include different fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, or rhubarb, but the classic gooseberry fool remains a beloved and iconic British treat.
I always end up picking far too many strawberries and rhubarb from pick your own farms, so make this Instant Pot Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam.
Every summer, we go punnets of strawberries weekly, mostly just eating them as they are. Sometimes though, I like to make strawberry flavoured treats such as Strawberry Lassi, this Eggless No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake and Stawberry Goats Cheese Crostini.
Strawberries also work wonderfully in salads like this Strawberry Goats Cheese Salad and Strawberry Avocado Salsa.
This time, I went with Strawberry Fool, which I tried for the first time as a 10 year old in Devon!
It was the best strawberry fool, loaded with Devonshire cream, so rich and delicious!
For my version, I've added a bit of rose syrup to really bring out the flavours of the strawberries.
I just love that this dessert comes together in no time, and that you don't need many ingredients. It is a great dish to make along with kids too!
For another delicious strawberry and cream recipe, you'll love this Mexican Fresas con Crema!
Ingredients
- Strawberries - I like to use British strawberries when in season for the sweetness and perfect flavour
- Greek yogurt - I use whole Greek yogurt but you can skip and make with cream only if you wish
- Whipped cream - I use double cream
- Rose syrup - optional but adds a gorgeous floral note that isn't at all overpowering. You could use a drop of rose essence or rose water too
- Icing sugar - also known as confectioners sugar
- Lemon juice - fresh or bottled
- Fresh mint leaves and sliced strawberries for garnishing
Storage
Store strawberry fool in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. I recommend consuming it by the next day.
I do not recommend freezing this fool as the cream will loose its texture upon thawing.
Other summer desserts
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Fool
Ingredients
- 200 gram strawberries
- 200 millilitres double cream whipped
- 150 gram greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon rose syrup optional
- 4 tablespoon icing sugar adjust according to sweetness
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- mint leaves and strawberries for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry strawberries and place it in a big bowl.
- Add rose syrup and mash the strawberries with a fork or mashed potato masher, stir in lemon juice and rest it in the fridge for a while.
- Add icing sugar into the greek yogurt and mix well.
- Fold the whipped cream into the sweetened yogurt.
- Now fold the macerated strawberries into the bowl of cream and yogurt.
- Slowly mix everything and let it chill in the fridge for half an hour.
- Serve in bowls or glasses.
- Garnish it with fresh mint and sliced strawberries.
Layered
- If you want to layer your fool, mix half the macerated strawberries with all of the cream mixture.
- In a serving glass, alternate layers of macerated strawberries with the cream-strawberry layer.
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Share on Facebook Pin This RecipeNote – This recipe was first published on 24th June 2018. This post has since been updated with helpful content and new images. The recipe remains the same.
mildly indian says
Beutiful CLicks as ususal Jagruthi. Love the summer colours you have captured.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you MI.
Sasmita says
As always clicks are wow. And the use of yogurt here makes this more healthy 🙂 Lovely share !!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Sasmita.
code2cook says
looking absolutely droolworthy recipe. Pics have come out stunning. Loved this rose strawberry fool recipe.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Bhawna.
Priya Suresh says
Omg, such a stunning dessert, and what a catchy clicks, seriously this fool rocks Jags, Incredible delicious and irresistible to the core.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Priya. Hope you try this out some day.
Meghna. says
I love the colors, your fabulous clicks and the name "fool" 🙂 awesome dessert...i would love to try asap.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Meghna.
Indfused says
Like the use of Greek yogurt in this recipe, Jagruti. beautiful presentation and clicks!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Sandhya.
Freda says
Beautiful dessert and colors! Love fool for its simplicity, yet so delicious 🙂
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Freda, totally agree 🙂
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen says
Beautiful captures.. Each pic is simply amazing . Dessert sounds so yum.. Rose , strawberry and yogurt wowww .. Brilliant combo.. Gorgeous looking Fool.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Ruchi, glad you like our fool recipe.
www.annapurnaz.in says
I'm just in awe with your photographic skills. Please be my mentor. Each pic is just awesome sois your rose and strawberry fool.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you for your kind and encouraging comment.
Vanitha says
Wonderful melange of flavors and textures!! So beautifully presented dear!!!!
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Vanitha.
Mayuri Patel says
Jagruti, strawberry fool looks so tempting, Love that you've added rose syrup to it and also used greek yogurt. I've make mango fool but this one I have to try.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Mayuri, please do try it.
Poonam Bachhav says
The dessert looks stunning Jagruti..loved the use of yogurt in it. The strawberry rose combo sounds cool and refreshing..perfect summer treat !
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Poonam, we really enjoyed it!
Paarul says
Ohh I am just drooling over the pictures. Strawberry is my favorite fruit and this rose and berries is just a match made in heaven..Thanks for the lovely recipe .
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Parul, we too love strawberries and everyday eat it like there is no tomorrow 🙂
Shobha says
Lovely and inviting..!such beautiful presentation as always .
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Shobha.
Rafeeda AR says
I love that you made the fool healthier by substituting part of the whipped cream with greek yogurt... such lovely clicks!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Rafeeda.