Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

Name: Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1-inch pieces); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; Dash salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A fool is a classic British and Irish dessert that's usually made with whipped cream and cooked fruit. Try my quick version with rhubarb and berries. —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado

Ingredients

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1-inch pieces)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
Dash salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, orange juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly.
Process rhubarb mixture in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold.
Just before serving, in a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Lightly fold in pureed rhubarb and strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 213 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

A fool is a classic British and Irish dessert that's usually made with whipped cream and cooked fruit. Try my quick version with rhubarb and berries. —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado

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