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Blueberry-Blackberry Fools

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Blackberry and Blueberry Fool
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski

Dish out individual servings in your favorite cocktail glasses for a lazy dessert that punches above its weight class.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Whipped Cream

1 cup chilled heavy cream
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Small pinch of kosher salt

Macerated Berries

1 lb. blueberries and/or blackberries, halved, quartered if large
¼ cup sugar
Small pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Whipped Cream

    Step 1

    Using the largest (and widest) whisk you have, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large chilled bowl until soft peaks form, 3–6 minutes, depending on how many breaks you take.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Whipped cream can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Just before serving, whisk cream once or twice to refluff, but don’t overwhip it.

  2. Berries and Assembly

    Step 3

    Combine berries, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy, at least 15 minutes.

    Step 4

    Add berries to whipped cream and fold gently until mixture is streaky but barely combined (just one or two strokes should do it). Scoop into small glasses.

    Step 5

    Do Ahead: Berries can be macerated 2 hours ahead. Leave at room temperature.

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