
Rich and Creamy Berry Fool
- Cooking and Prep: 1 h 45 m
- Serves: 6
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Ingredients (8)
Main ingredients
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To Make the Rich and Creamy Berry Fool
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Process 1 quart of strawberries, 1/2 a pint of blueberries, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a food processor until mixture is completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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Strain berry puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup (you should have 2 and 1/2 cups puree; reserve any excess for another use).
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Transfer half a cup of puree to a small bowl and sprinkle kolatin over the top; stir until gelatin is incorporated and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
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Heat remaining 2 cups of puree in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in kolatin/fruit mixture until dissolved. Transfer puree mixture to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, chop remaining 1 quart of strawberries into rough 1/4-inch pieces. Toss chopped strawberries, remaining 1/2 pint of blueberries, and 2 tablespoons of sugar together in a medium bowl. Set aside for 1 hour.
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Place heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla, and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in the chilled bowl of an electric stand mixer. Beat on low speed until bubbles form, about 30 seconds.
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Increase speed to medium and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
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Increase speed to high; continue beating until mixture has nearly doubled in volume and holds stiff peaks, about 30 seconds. Transfer 1/3 cup whipped-cream mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
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Remove thickened berry puree from refrigerator and whisk until smooth.
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With mixer running at medium speed, slowly add two-thirds of puree to whipped cream mixture; mix until incorporated, about 15 seconds.
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Using a spatula, gently fold in remaining thickened puree, leaving streaks of puree in whipped cream mixture.
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Transfer uncooked berries to a fine-mesh strainer; shake gently to remove any excess juice.
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Divide two-thirds of berries evenly among 6 tall parfait or sundae glasses.
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Divide creamy berry mixture evenly among glasses, followed by remaining uncooked berries.
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Top each glass with reserved plain whipped-cream mixture.
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Sprinkle with crushed crackers.
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Serve immediately.