Gooseberry Fool

A traditional English dessert featuring soft pulpy gooseberries, fragrant elderflower cordial, homemade custard, and whipped double cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 413.9 kcals 1655.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 84.5 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
30
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
150
ml
150
ml
Fruits
450
g
Gooseberries
topped and tailed
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Elderflowers
fresh, for decoration

Steps

  • Simmer gooseberries and 150ml elderflower cordial in a pan until soft and pulpy.
  • Allow the fruit mixture to cool completely and place in a serving dish.
  • Heat 150ml milk in a saucepan until it nearly reaches boiling point.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 1 tsp arrowroot, and 30g sugar in a jug.
  • Pour hot milk into the egg mixture while mixing well.
  • Return custard to the pan and heat gently until thickened without boiling.
  • Strain the custard into a bowl and leave to cool.
  • Whip 150ml double cream until it reaches the same consistency as the gooseberries.
  • Fold the cream and then the cooled custard into the gooseberries to create a marbled effect.
  • Decorate the dish with fresh elderflowers before serving.