How to Make Gooseberry Fool
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 3⁄4 cup cape gooseberries, halved (reserve 1⁄2 cup)
- 1⁄2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germaine
- 10 gingersnap cookies, crushed
- Picked mint or shiso leaves, for garnishing
1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is pale amber, about 5 minutes.
Add 11/4 cup of the gooseberries and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the gooseberries are just softened but holding their shape. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
2. Pour the cream into a medium bowl and whip to stiff peaks. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the cooked gooseberries and syrup into the whipped cream.
Place a few of the reserved fresh berries in the bottom of four small serving glasses or bowls. Fill the glasses with the whipped cream mixture and pour a tablespoon of elderflower liqueur over each serving.
Top with some crushed gingersnap cookies. Garnish with the remaining reserved gooseberries and a few leaves of mint or shiso. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings
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