Guava Fool

Those fetching English desserts, fools, are no more than puréed fruits swirled with cream. The goodness of the sweet depends upon obtaining a flavorful fruit with sufficient body and acid to complement the cream, one that will hold its own without being masked or becoming liquidy. Guava, with its distinct aroma and tart edge, makes a glossy, dense purée that perfectly pairs with cream—even if its origin is not the English countryside. A formula seems handy, rather than a recipe, since the d