Lemon Olive Oil Berry Fool
Juicy berries fold into lemony cream for a barely cooked dessert with a silky, bright finish.
Prep: 15 · Cook: 5 · Total: 20 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.9/5 (203 reviews)
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An original no-bake dessert inspired by classic British fruit fools and bright Mediterranean olive oil.
Story
Casey loves a dessert that looks like it took all afternoon but did not. The berries turn jammy in one pan, then swirl through softly whipped cream with a tiny olive oil edge. Lemon keeps the sweetness lively and fresh. Serve it in whatever glasses you have, because this dessert is charming even in a coffee cup.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Mint leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Add half the berries to a small saucepan with one tablespoon of sugar and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until saucy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining berries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Chill the berry mixture for 5 minutes while you whip the cream.
- Beat the heavy cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold in the Greek yogurt and olive oil.
- Fold half the cooled berries through the cream, leaving visible streaks instead of fully blending them.
- Spoon into four glasses, top with the remaining berries, and garnish with mint.
Chef Tips
- Use frozen berries for the cooked portion, but keep fresh berries for the folded-in finish.
- Stop whipping at soft peaks so the fool stays silky rather than stiff.
- A fruity olive oil gives the dessert its best flavor.
- Chill assembled glasses for up to 2 hours before serving.
Cook's Notes
- Cool the berry mixture before folding it into the cream so the texture stays fluffy.
- Use a light, fruity olive oil rather than a peppery finishing oil.
- Fold gently and stop when you still see berry streaks.
- Make the berry mixture a day ahead, then whip and assemble before serving.