Here’s a Decadent & Light Strawberry Dream Fool recipe that’s both indulgent and airy — the perfect summer dessert that balances richness with a cloud-like texture.
🍓 Strawberry Dream Fool
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional)
🛒 Ingredients
For the strawberry purée:
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2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the cream mixture:
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (or double cream)
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2 tbsp powdered sugar (or more if you like it sweeter)
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½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Optional mix-ins/toppings:
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Crushed meringue nests or ladyfingers
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Extra sliced strawberries
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Mint leaves
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White chocolate shavings
🍴 Instructions
1. Make the Strawberry Purée
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In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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Blend until smooth (or leave slightly chunky if you prefer texture).
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Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
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Set aside or chill.
2. Whip the Cream
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In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Don’t overwhip — we’re going for silky, not stiff.
3. Assemble the Fool
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Gently fold about two-thirds of the strawberry purée into the whipped cream — use a few folds only to create a marbled, “dreamy” swirl.
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Spoon into serving glasses or bowls.
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Top with remaining purée.
4. Add Toppings (Optional but Recommended)
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Crushed meringue for crunch
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Fresh strawberry slices for brightness
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A mint leaf for contrast
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White chocolate shavings for decadence
5. Chill or Serve
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Serve immediately for a soft, fluffy texture, or chill for 30 minutes to firm it up slightly.
👩🍳 Tips
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You can swap strawberries with raspberries or a mixed berry blend.
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For an ultra-light version, use Greek yogurt or mascarpone folded with a smaller amount of whipped cream.
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Add a spoonful of liqueur (like Grand Marnier) to the purée for a grown-up twist.