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Any April Fool’s jokes will be forgiven if you feed your family this delightfully creamy and tasty No-Bake Strawberry Fool for dessert.

This old-fashioned dessert is made with only a few ingredients including sweet, ripe berries and whipped cream. This Fool Recipe is quick to make and incredibly tasty!

Overhead view of 2 strawberry fools in glass dishes with 2 red handled spoons.

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1 Why You Must Make
2 How to Make
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 You May Also Like:
5 No-Bake Strawberry Fool

Why You Must Make

  • Instead of making meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes that look like cupcakes or some other food trickery for April Fool’s Day, I took decided on another, more literal, direction.
  • With only a few ingredients, a fool is a super easy recipe that’s rich and delicious.
  • It’s the perfect way to showcase sweet spring and summer strawberries
No-Bake Strawberry Fool with a spoon with a bite removed in the foreground.

How to Make

Light and creamy and redolent of ripe berries, this strawberry fool was a simple to make, yet elegant dessert.

  1. Mix diced berries with sugar and allow it to macerate or soften and exude juices.
  2. Add a touch of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  3. Next, gently fold the berries into sweetened whipped cream. Easy as can be.
  4. Divide among serving dishes (glass is very pretty), either 4 small or 2 larger dishes. This was a hit with my family; I know it will be with yours!
2 dishes of strawberry fool garnished with a half strawberry and mint sprig.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Fool?

I’d heard my mother-in-law talk about “fools,” meaning a dessert made of berries mixed into whipped cream, a dessert that dates way back to 16th century England.
Fools were traditionally made with gooseberries. Seemingly easy, the appeal and appropriateness of a no-bake strawberry fool for April Fool’s Day were too great to ignore.

What Else Can You Make with Fresh Strawberries?

Strawberry Shortcakes are my go-to recipe when strawberries are in season. This Strawberry Pie Dessert, Strawberry Mousse, and Fresh Strawberry Souffle are also magnificent strawberry recipes. Use them to top ice cream sundaes, in green salads, and in fresh fruit salads, too.

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2 strawberry fools each topped with a half strawberry and sprig of mint
The Recipe:

No-Bake Strawberry Fool

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 4 servings

This light and creamy berry dessert is perfect for spring! Adapted from Chow.com

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces strawberries, hulled and medium diced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberries and mint to garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Place the diced strawberries, sugar, and salt in a bowl, and lightly toss.
  2. Let steep for about 10 minutes, then mash to break the berries into small bits.
  3. Add the lemon juice, mix, and set aside.
  4. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat till medium peaks form.
  5. Fold the berries into the whipped cream.
  6. Divide the mixture into serving dishes, then put a dollop of the reserved berries in the center of each dessert. Garnish with fresh berries and mint if desired.
  7. Refrigerate until serving time.

Notes

Use other favorite berries instead of strawberries. May adjust sugar amounts depending on the sweetness of your berries.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 85mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 29gProtein: 3g

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© Liz Berg
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts