Description
Creamy Irish blackberry fool brings together luscious Irish cream and ripe blackberries in a delightful dessert. Silky layers of whipped cream and sweet fruit create a simple yet elegant treat that transports you to rolling green hills of Ireland.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 cups (710 ml) fresh blackberries
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 ¼ cups (295 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Syrup and Stabilizers:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Crush ripe blackberries in a saucepan, combining them with zesty lemon juice and sweet granules to create a vibrant base for the dessert.
- Heat the berry mixture over medium flame, stirring occasionally until the fruits soften and release their natural juices, transforming into a luscious, glossy syrup.
- Allow the berry compote to cool completely, letting the flavors intensify and meld together.
- Dissolve gelatin granules in chilled water, creating a smooth binding agent for the cream layer.
- Briefly warm the gelatin mixture in the microwave, ensuring complete dissolution without overheating.
- Whip heavy cream in a pristine bowl, aerating it until it develops a soft, billowy texture.
- Incorporate the cooled gelatin, delicate powdered sugar, and aromatic vanilla into the whipped cream, continuing to blend until elegant soft peaks emerge.
- Gently fold the ethereal whipped cream into creamy Greek yogurt, creating a luxurious, silky mixture.
- Construct elegant layers in clear serving vessels, alternating between the vibrant berry syrup and the cloud-like cream mixture.
- Embellish the dessert with plump, fresh blackberries and delicate mint leaves, adding a touch of visual and flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the foolish creation for several hours, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the texture to set perfectly.
- Serve chilled, presenting a spectacular dessert that balances the tartness of blackberries with the smooth, rich cream.
Notes
- Cool the blackberry syrup completely to ensure a smooth, vibrant layering effect in the dessert.
- Whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture that complements the berry syrup.
- Chill the assembled fool for a few hours, allowing the flavors to mingle and intensify, resulting in a more delectable dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg