Kiwi Fool Recipes

STRAWBERRY FOOL

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the strawberries (reserve a few slices for garnish), sugar and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. Push the berry mixture through a sieve and discard the seeds.
• Using an electric mixer, whip the cream just until stiff peaks form. Take a large spoonful of the whipped cream and stir it into the strawberry puree to lighten the mix. Fold the strawberry mixture gently into the whipped cream. Gently spoon the fool into a chilled serving bowl and garnish with the reserved strawberries and mint leaves. Refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

CHEF JOHN'S FRESH BERRY FOOL

Steps:

• Place raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries in a bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir until sugar is mixed with fruit and juices begin to form. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
• Place heavy cream and creme fraiche in a cold bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture has soft peaks and sharp lines, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Place some cookie crumbs in the bottom of each serving dish. Spoon in some of the fruit and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs.

LIME FOOL WITH STRAWBERRIES AND KIWI

Steps:

• Bring first 3 ingredients to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Pour into medium bowl. Refrigerate until cool but not set, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Beat 3/4 cup chilled cream in another medium bowl to soft peaks. Add sugar and beat until stiff. Fold cream into white chocolate mixture.
• Place scant 1/4 cup sliced berries in each of four 8- to 10-ounce wineglasses. Press 3 kiwi slices against sides of each glass. Spoon 1/3 cup cream mixture into each glass. Spoon scant 1/4 cup sliced berries in center of each, pressing into center so berries do not show at sides of glasses. Spoon remaining cream over; smooth tops. Cover and chill at least 2 and up to 6 hours.
• To serve, using small knife, make lengthwise cuts in whole strawberries without cutting through stem ends. Fan 1 strawberry atop each dessert. Attach lime slice to rim of each glass.

BLUEBERRY-KIWI FOOL

Steps:

• In a shallow dish mash 1 cup of the blueberries with a potato masher (or puree with a mini food processor).
• In a medium bowl beat whipping cream and sugar until cream is very stiff.
• Fold in mashed blueberries.
• In individual 6 to 7 ounce glasses or dishes, put a layer of whipped cream mixture and top with remaining blueberries and chopped kiwi.
• Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 2 hours before serving.

KIWI FOOL

Steps:

• Puree kiwi in a blender with 1/4 cup sugar.
• Beat egg whites until foamy.
• Add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until still peaks form.
• Beat whipping cream until stiff.
• Fold in egg whites and kiwi puree.
• Spoon into dessert dishes and freeze.
• Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.