Ingredients for Gooseberry Fool
- Vanilla Custard
- White Sugar
- Gooseberry
- 2 tablespoons water
- Icing Sugar
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How to Make Gooseberry Fool
- Chill serving glasses or small bowls in the refrigerator.
- Combine 1 pint of gooseberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the gooseberries have softened and burst.
- Remove from heat and taste. Stir in additional icing sugar (to taste) to adjust sweetness.
- Carefully press the gooseberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the skins and seeds.
- Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of prepared custard (homemade or store-bought).
- Divide the Gooseberry Fool among the chilled serving glasses or bowls.
- Serve immediately, chilled, or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
169g
Fat
0g
Carbs
18g
