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Mixed Berry Fool

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 3, 2023

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Mixed Berry Fool – A no-bake dessert made from sweetened smashed berries folded into fresh sweetened whipped cream.

mixed berry fool in a glass with a strawberry and mint garnish on top

Easter is upon us so I hope you’ve got your Easter Brunch menu ready to go. If not, don’t worry! There are plenty of easy dishes here that you can add to the mix. Another wonderful dish is this Mixed Berry Fool.

A fool is something that I recently learned about during my Great British Baking Show binges. All you need to know is that a “fool” is crush fruit folded into fresh sweetened whipped cream. I’ve seen it made with raspberries, mostly, but you can really use any fruit. For my version, I am using a mixture of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

Every single person in my family loved this. It was creamy and light and tart and sweet, all at once. It’s the perfect dessert for any spring gathering. I even love it for Valentine’s Day!

Here is my Mixed Berry Fool!

two mini trifle dishes filled with mixed berry fool and mint garnish
close up over the top of a small bowl filled with mixed berry fool
spoonful of mixed berry fool sitting atop the dish

Tips & Tricks

  1. Smash strawberries well. To ensure the berries mix well into the whipped cream, it’s important that they are smashed into small pieces.
  2. Don’t let berries freeze. The berries must be cold before they are folded into the whipped cream. This ensures the whipped cream stays fluffy. We will chill the berries for about 15 minutes in the freezer, but we don’t want ice crystals to form. As such, the berries should be stirred occasionally while in the freezer.
  3. Lemon juice is a must. A little fresh lemon juice goes a long way, especially with sweet berries. The lemon brings out their tartness and balances them out with the sugar.
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Mixed Berry Fool

Prep Time25 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh strawberries
  • ¾ cup fresh raspberries and blueberries
  • ⅓ cup sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Hull and quarter the strawberries. Place them in a medium bowl. Add in ¼ cup of sugar, pinch of salt, and lemon juice. Using a fork or pestle, smash the berries until only small pieces remain. Add in blueberries and raspberries and barely smash them. Stir together to combine. Place in freezer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When there is 5 minutes left for the mixture to chill, make the whipped cream. Add whipped cream and remaining sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. With a whisk attachment beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Add whipped cream to the bowl of berries and fold in gently just until combined. You want red streaks to still be present.
  • Spoon berry fool into small serving cups with a garnish of mint leaves.

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  1. Amy Liu Dong says

    April 10, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    This is an instant favorite! Everything looks perfect on this dessert! Looks amazingly yummy and very delicious! Everyone will love and enjoy eating this!

    Reply
  2. Jenny says

    April 10, 2023 at 3:40 am

    This is the most decadent dessert! I love how it looks, and it is perfect for guests. We are planning a big family get-together soon, and I bet this mixed berry sensation will be the star of the weekend. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. Loreto and Nicoletta says

    April 9, 2023 at 10:39 pm

    A beautiful dessert for Easter. What we love about it is the lightness of it, so fresh and presents simply and beautifully! I am so craving this now. Good thing those lovely sweet strawberries are making an appearance in the farmers markets! ❤️

    Reply
  4. Natalia says

    April 9, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    What an incredible dessert! I used vegan heavy cream and it turned out fantastic! I’ll definitely be making it again in the future!

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    April 9, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    It really looks so enticing and very tempting! It definitely looks so delicious. Everyone will love this, especially kids and kids at heart! Totally love this!

    Reply
  6. Veronika says

    April 8, 2023 at 11:22 pm

    Fresh berries are always my go-to snack and I’ll never say no to them in desserts either! This fool was so good! Can’t believe how simple it is to make too.

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    April 6, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    Easy, elegant, and creamy – my favorite things 😉 So excited to start our Easter brunch off with this recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Sophie says

    April 6, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    Your scrumptious Mixed Berry Fool was a breeze to make and left everyone wanting seconds!

    Reply
  9. Sean says

    April 5, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    I was looking for a new fool recipe and ran across this. It was so delicious and easy to make!

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    April 4, 2023 at 8:22 pm

    I made this for my brunch this weekend and it was a hit! So fresh and tasty. I love how easy it all came together.

    Reply
  11. nancy says

    April 4, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    i really love this no-bake dessert – it is so pretty and tasty

    Reply
  12. Nikki says

    April 4, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    Wow, this sounds super delicious! Mashed berries and whipped cream, I could eat this all summer long, Yum!

    Reply
  13. Heidy says

    April 4, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    I loved this recipe! It was so creamy, fruity, and refreshing. I have to tell you I laughed over the name a bit because I was a little annoyed with my husband and was thinking- WOW, what a perfect dessert for this old fool. HA!! I love him dearly but—sigh.

    Reply
  14. Beth says

    April 4, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    I need this in my life immediately! That looks absolutely delicious, and I love how easy it is to make.

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:37 pm

    I’d be a fool not to make this!! Yum. This looks amazingly light and fresh. Can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
  16. Nadalie says

    April 4, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    This is a perfect dessert for any occasion! Plus it’s so easy to prepare! Thanks for the added tips!

    Reply
  17. Emily says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:21 am

    I love anything with whipped cream so I knew I had to try this. Talk about the easiest and fastest dessert I’ve ever made! I brought this to my friend’s shower and it was a hit! Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
  18. Amber Myers says

    April 3, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    What an incredible dessert! We love berries so we’ll be huge fans here.

    Reply

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