**Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries: A delightful dessert combining the tartness of rhubarb, sweetness of strawberries, and creaminess of whipped cream.**
This classic English dessert is a great way to showcase seasonal fruits. The combination of rhubarb and strawberries creates a perfect balance of flavors, while the whipped cream adds a touch of richness. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. It's a perfect dessert for a summer party or a special occasion. This article also includes a recipe for a vegan version of the fool, made with coconut cream instead of whipped cream. Both versions are delicious and refreshing, and sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
FRESH STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB FOOL
What's foolish about our smart, creamy take on the classic strawberry-rhubarb dessert? Only the name.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield Makes 8 servings, 3/4 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Reserve 4 berries for garnish; chop remaining berries. Place 1 cup chopped berries in medium saucepan; stir in rhubarb, sugar and water. Bring to boil in covered saucepan on high heat; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until berries are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Pour into bowl; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
- Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add berry mixture; stir 1 min. Stir in COOL WHIP.
- Spoon remaining chopped berries into dessert glasses; top with rhubarb mixture. Slice reserved whole berries; place on desserts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.5639 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
RHUBARB FOOL WITH STRAWBERRIES
A fool is a classic British and Irish dessert that's usually made with whipped cream and cooked fruit. Try my quick version with rhubarb and berries. -Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, orange juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly., Process rhubarb mixture in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold., Just before serving, in a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Lightly fold in pureed rhubarb and strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CLASSIC RHUBARB FOOL WITH FARM-FRESH CREAM
In this delicious traditional English dessert, fruit -- here, pureed rhubarb -- is folded in with whipped cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put rhubarb, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water into a medium saucepan. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir once, and cook, uncovered, until rhubarb has completely softened, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer rhubarb mixture to a food processor, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate rhubarb puree until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream with an electric mixer or by hand until soft peaks form. Gently fold rhubarb puree into the whipped cream in 2 batches, leaving some streaks remaining. Spoon into glasses.
BERRY RHUBARB FOOL
A "fool" is a British dessert that's usually made with custard. This is a modified, quicker version I created. My kids love it because it doesn't taste like rhubarb-so I guess it's well named! -Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, orange juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly., Process rhubarb mixture in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold., Just before serving, in a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. In parfait glasses, alternately layer whipped cream, berries and rhubarb mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GRANDMA'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE
Bake Grandma's Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe from Food Network. This buttery homemade crust and tangy-sweet filling is the ultimate taste of home.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Crust Preparation:
- Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Filling Preparation:
- Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor. Let cool before serving.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB GREEK YOGURT FOOL
Steps:
- Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and orange peel in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely. Remove the orange peel before serving. (The strawberry-rhubarb mixture can be made 2 days ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.)
- Whisk together the yogurt, orange zest and vanilla in a bowl. Swirl the rhubarb mixture through the yogurt; do not fold it in completely. Divide among dessert bowls or glasses. Drizzle some honey over each fool and top with pistachios.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe rhubarb and strawberries for the best flavor.
- If the rhubarb is very tart, you can add a little more sugar to the recipe.
- To make sure the strawberries are evenly coated in sugar, toss them gently in a bowl.
- Don't overmix the fool, or it will become too runny.
- Serve the fool immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Rhubarb fool with strawberries is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summertime. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a simple treat, this fool is sure to be a hit.
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