Rhubarb Fool

Name: Rhubarb Fool
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped rhubarb (about 6–8 medium-size stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces); 3 cups chopped rhubarb (about 6–8 medium-size stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces); 2 cups strawberries, hulled, sliced, and divided; ¼ cup honey or ⅓ cup sugar; ¼ cup honey or ⅓ cup sugar; ¼ cup water; 1 cup whipping cream; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or rosewater; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or rosewater; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 6 small whole strawberries

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Rhubarb

By Corrine Kozlak

Published 2019

About

There is no fool like a Rhubarb Fool. This classic English-Irish dessert is made with whipped cream and cooked fruit.

Ingredients

3 cups chopped rhubarb (about 6–8 medium-size stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces)
2 cups

Europe
United Kingdom
Ireland
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Combine rhubarb, strawberries, honey, and ¼ cup water in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until rhubarb is the consistency of applesauce. Pour rhubarb mixture into the bowl of a food processor with a metal blade; pulse until smooth. Transfer to a large covered bowl, and chill completely.

In a cold metal bowl, whip cream and vanilla un