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.
- What is Fool?
- Ingredients
- Storage
- Other summer desserts
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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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.
Note – 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.
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.
These badam malai peda are flavoured with sticky sweet caramel. The perfect fusion dessert for special occasions and festivities.
You’ll love these incredible Indian fusion dessert recipes .
I love the flavour of caramel, the sweet, buttery richness is unmatched! It’s so good with cream based desserts such as Caramel Mousse and Caramel Pannacotta.
It goes so well with Indian sweets too – I used caramel in this Caramel Lassi , Caramel Fada Lapsi , Caramel Phirni and Vanilla Caramel and Chocolate Barfi .
Creating Badam Malai Peda with a caramel twist introduces a delightful fusion of traditional and modern flavors.
Badam Peda are penda that have the addition of almond meal and this version incorporates caramel, allowing it to meld seamlessly with the nutty almond essence and creamy texture. This addition of caramel not only imparts a luxurious, buttery sweetness but also adds a subtle, sophisticated complexity to the peda.
Shape the mixture into small, bite-sized pieces and garnish with slivers of almonds for an elegant finish. This innovative twist on Badam Malai Peda creates a delectable treat that marries tradition with a hint of indulgent modernity.
You may like these other Barfi and Peda recipes .
Ingredients
Full measurements of the ingredients, instructions and recipe video is available in the recipe card below.
- caramel or dulce de leche – I have used tinned caramel
- full fat milk powder or mawa /khoya
- ghee or unsalted butter – I use homemade ghee
- almond meal or ground almond
- cream heavy or double
- cardamom powder (optional)
Garnish
- almond slivers
Storage
The peda will stay fresh and have a shelf life for 1 week if kept in an airtight container. This prevents them from drying out.
You can also freeze these peda in freezer safe containers for up to 1 month. They will need defrosting at room temperature. Note that the texture is not the same.
Other Peda recipes
Mango Peda
Chai Peda
Kesar Peda (Instant recipe)
Sugar free Mawa Peda
Ricotta Cheese Peda
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Caramel Badam Malai Peda
Ingredients
- 1 tin caramel 397 grams
- 3 cups full fat milk powder 300 grams
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- ½ cup almond meal ground almond
- ½ cup cream heavy or double
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder optional
Garnish
- 3 tablespoon almond slivers optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a heavy bottom pan, keep the heat on a very low flame.
- Add 3 cups full fat milk powder , keep stirring and pressing the mixture with the spatula.
- After 3-4 minutes add 1/2 cup almond meal and roast another 2-3 minute. make sure nothing stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Pour 1/2 cup cream into the milk powder mixture and keep stirring for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add 1 tin caramel and keep stirring.
- Finally, add 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder if using.
- Simmer the mixture, same time keep stirring.
- Keep the heat low.
- After few minutes, you will see the peda mixture starts getting thicker and leaves the edges of the pan and mixture becomes a one mass.
- Switch off the heat.
- Let the mixture cool completely.
- Rub some ghee on your palm and knead the peda mixture once or twice.
- Form equal size of balls and flatten them slightly. or give them a shape of your choice.
- Also, you can give them some imprints or design.
- Roll each peda on their sides in a flaked almonds or garnish on top.
Video
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.
Note – This recipe was first published on 17th February 2015. This post has since been updated with helpful content and new images. The recipe remains the same.
