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This blackberry fool is my favourite way to enjoy fresh blackberries in the summer. Layers of crushed blackberries, mixed with whipped cream, then topped with more whipped cream. It’s a fuss free berry parfait that is easy to pull off!
If you have blackberries in abundance, why not try this simple Blackberry Tea Cake or my Bakery Style Blackberry Muffins for breakfast.
Blackberry Recipes
We pick blackberries from a field near our house as a family tradition each autumn. They are plentiful, small and tart. And of no real pedigree.
Wild blackberries are perfect for all sorts of desserts as well as savoury things. I actually love using them in savoury dishes because of their intense flavour and tartness.
One of my favourite savoury things to make with them is blackberry chilli lime salsa to top my fish tacos. It may sound odd but it’s delicious! Blackberries are also amazing in this spicy sauce that goes on top of a spatchcock chicken.
Blackberry Fool Recipe
But what I love even more is eating them fresh! Plump, juicy and sweet they are a perfect finish to a summer meal on their own or you can whip them up into this magnificent Blackberry Fool.
There is nothing complex here, but that’s part of the genius of this dessert. Because it is very stripped back, you get the best of the blackberry flavour without it getting hidden by other ingredients.
It takes less than 20 minutes to make but looks beautiful and impressive. Watch my video to see just how easy it is!
What is it?
I must admit that the name is pretty funny, but any fruit fool simply means a whipped cream-based dessert with fresh or cooked fruit folded into it.
Originally fools were made using gooseberries but nowadays any seasonal fruit or berries can go into the creamy dessert.
I love the idea of layered desserts served as single portions. I have similar treats with other flavours, Lemon Vanilla Posset and Amaretti Tiramisu!
How to Make It
In this recipe the blackberries are crushed and layered in the glass. The first layer consists of blackberries alone. Add a little sugar if yours are not sweet enough.
Then blackberries are folded into vanilla flavoured whipped cream, and finally a layer of whipped cream with a blackberry on top. A simple thing made beautiful and delicious!
And that’s part of the genius of a fool. Like a trifle, the work is really just layering that can look attractive but is about as easy as it comes.
Storage and leftovers
Because this dessert lasts well in the fridge, it can be made a day in advance and refrigerated till needed. This makes the dessert a great option for entertaining, as you can make it in advance and pull it out when needed.
If you have any extra, it’ll last longer than you think. Whipped cream can be stored, refrigerated, for up to a week. Be prepared for the layers to bleed together though!
More berry desserts to try
Do you love berry desserts as much as we do? Try our favourites!
Layered Blackberry Fool
Ingredients
- 200g / 1½ cups blackberries, fresh
- 1 tbsp sugar, optional
- 500ml / 2 cups double cream/whipping cream
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.vanilla
Instructions
- Reserve 4-6 blackberries for decorating. In a small bowl crush blackberries with a fork or blend in a food processor. (You may add 1 tbsp of sugar to the blackberries if they are not sweet enough.)
- In a large bowl whip double/whipping cream with icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat as you want softly whipped cream.
- Divide whipping cream into equal parts. Take 1/3 of the mashed blackberries and fold gently into 1/2 of the whipped cream with a spatula.
- Have 4 serving glasses ready for layering the blackberry fool. Start by dividing the remaining mashed blackberries among 4 glasses. Then top with blackberry cream and finish with vanilla flavoured whipped cream.Decorate each Blackberry Fool with one or two blackberries. Serve immediately or keep chilled until serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious and easy!
J love this!! Can’t wait to try it!
It’s so light and delicious!!
My entire family LOVED this. It was so fast and easy to make. Sweet and fruity. A perfect quick dessert for a warm spring or hot summer night. We have made it both with blackberries and with strawberries!
So happy to hear that, Erin. I love summer desserts that are heavily fruit based!
Stunning! They look easy and versatile too.
Thank you so much, Melinda! Absolutely, any fruit would work brilliantly here.