Blackberry Fool with Hazelnut Biscuits

A creamy, marbled autumnal blackberry fool served alongside crisp, homemade hazelnut biscuits for a delightful vegetarian dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 701.8 kcals 4210.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.4 grams 386.4 grams
Fat 47.5 grams 285.2 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 42.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
to sweeten as needed
Dairy
125
g
Butter
softened
300
ml
Double Cream
well chilled
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, finely grated zest only
600
g
Blackberries
fresh, hulled
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
50
g
Hazelnuts
blanched
1
bunch
Mint Leaves
fresh, to decorate

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line baking trays with parchment.
  • Roast hazelnuts for 6-8 minutes until golden-brown and leave to cool.
  • Beat butter and 150g caster sugar until light and creamy.
  • Roughly chop nuts and stir into butter with lemon zest, flour, and baking powder.
  • Form 24 balls of dough and place them spaced apart on trays.
  • Flatten biscuits to 1cm thick and bake for 12 minutes until pale golden.
  • Combine blackberries and preserving sugar in a saucepan with lemon juice.
  • Heat for two minutes until softening and reserve 12 berries for decoration.
  • Simmer remaining berries for 15 minutes until very soft.
  • Press berries through a sieve to create a smooth purée and let cool.
  • Whip cream and yoghurt until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold the cold purée into the cream to create a marbled effect.
  • Spoon into dishes and garnish with mint and reserved berries.