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It would be foolish not to love this dessert! While the origins of its unusual name aren't clear, no one can debate a fundamental truth about British Fool; combining fresh, tart, bright berries with fluffy, creamy homemade whipped topping is a winning and refreshing treat! Ready in just 30 minutes, easy to make, and requiring only a blender and a bowl, British Fool proves that a simple and sweet dessert can win over just about anyone! This dessert is pure gold, not fool's gold!
It would be foolish not to love this dessert! While the origins of its unusual name aren't clear, no one can debate a fundamental truth about British Fool; combining fresh, tart, bright berries with fluffy, creamy homemade whipped topping is a winning and refreshing treat! Ready in just 30 minutes, easy to make, and requiring only a blender and a bowl, British Fool proves that a simple and sweet dessert can win over just about anyone! This dessert is pure gold, not fool's gold!
Ingredients
- 1 pint of strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar plus more to taste, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Directions
- Hull and wash the strawberries.
- Chop the strawberries into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
- Toss with 1/2 of the sugar and allow the strawberries to release their juices, stirring only occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
- Place 1/2 of the strawberries and all of the released juices into a blender and purée.
- Pour the purée back into the bowl with the remaining strawberries.
- Combine the cream, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar in a bowl.
- Whip the cream mixture until the cream is stiff and holds peaks easily.
- Fold the berries and cream together.
- Serve immediately.
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