Blackberry Fool --- An easy to make classic British dessert which originated sometime between 15th and 16th centuries. "Fool" is believed to have originated from the French word "fouler" which means "to mash" or "to press". A fruit fool is made with cooked or raw fruit that is pureed or mashed, then sweetened, chilled, and finally folded into stiffly beaten whipped cream. Traditionally fools were made with tart fruits but today virtually any fruit can be used.....In the south west of England it was believed that the first blackberry spotted growing each year would banish warts.
BLACKBERRY FOOL RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups blackberries , plus a few to garnish ...
1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon
fresh lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
METHOD OF PREPARATION
1) Blend the berries, sugar, and lemon juice together in a blender; blend until smooth.
2) Pour mixture through a sieve, pressing with a spatula and discard seeds.
3) Transfer 1/2 cup above berry puree to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for say 15 minutes; reserve little for topping.
4) In another bowl,combine cream and vanilla; whip until stiff peaks form.
5) Gently fold berry puree into cream. Spoon mixture into cups.
6) Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
7) To serve, drizzle blackberry fools with reserved berry puree, and garnish with blackberries.
