Blackberry Yogurt Fool Recipe

Indulge in a creamy and refreshing Blackberry Yogurt Fool, a simply delightful dessert made with fresh blackberries and creamy yogurt.

Traditionally a Fool is made by creating a custard base, but often simplified by using heavy cream.  I lighten things up, and added low-fat yogurt to the whipped cream for delicious tang that contrasts sweet blackberries.  Blackberries either frozen defrosted, or fresh with some sugar and a splash of lemon juice, and vanilla extract are cooked for a few minutes, and then cooled to create a fruity syrup that sweetens the yogurt-cream mixture.

The fun part of creating this Blackberry Yogurt Fool Recipe is the swirl that leaves purple streaks throughout the luxurious whipped fluff.  It looks like a gorgeous treat and the colors pop through the cream.

I love to pile this creamy Blackberry Yogurt Fool into martini or coupe glasses for an elegant twist on such a simple dessert.  The pool of berry puree perches on top — like a fruity glaze on a cake.  You can make this dessert ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Ingredients

• 10 ounces blackberries, frozen defrosted or fresh
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup low-fat yogurt, Greek preferably

Tips

• You can substitute any type of berry in this recipe
• Don’t over whip the heavy cream — keep it medium peaks
• If making ahead, top the puree at the last minute, so it doesn’t bleed down the sides
• It’s fun to serve at dinner parties in cocktail glasses like these

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. In a small saucepan, add blackberries, sugar and lemon juice.  Cook over medium heat until boiling, then turn down heat to low and let cook for 7 minutes.  Add vanilla and stir.  Remove from heat and pour into bowl to cool.
2. In a stand mixer or large bowl, whip cream on high until medium peaks.  Remove bowl from stand and stir in yogurt.
3. Add 1/2 cup of cooled berry syrup to cream and fold until swirled slightly.  Do not over mix.
4. Spoon fool into glasses, cups, or ramekins and spoon remaining blackberry syrup over top.  Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.  Enjoy!

Fun to serve this Blackberry Yogurt Fool on any occasion — even Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.  The contrast of cream and berries will remind some of you of a 50/50 bar on a hot summer day.