Name: Papaya Lime Fool
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large (2 1/2- to 3-lb) firm-ripe papaya (preferably Caribbean or Mexican), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (2 cups); 5 to 8 tablespoons vanilla granulated sugar (see cooks' note, below); 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream

The sweetness of a ripe papaya brings a Caribbean taste to a classic English dessert.

Cooks' note:

To make vanilla granulated sugar, combine sugar and 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and chopped, in an airtight container and let stand, covered, at least 24 hours. Sift before using.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 1/2 hr
Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 large (2 1/2- to 3-lb) firm-ripe papaya (preferably Caribbean or Mexican), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (2 cups)

5 to 8 tablespoons vanilla granulated sugar (see cooks' note, below)

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 1/4 cups chilled heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1
Mash papaya flesh with a fork until smooth or pulse in a food processor until coarsely puréed. Add 5 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lime juice and stir or pulse to combine. Add more sugar and lime juice to taste (papayas vary in sweetness and acidity).
Step 2
Beat cream in a large bowl until it holds soft peaks, then fold in papaya mixture gently but thoroughly.
Step 3
Divide among 8 (6-ounce) glasses and chill at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

TagsDessert Fruit Dessert Papaya Fruit Lime Citrus Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Make Ahead Easy No-Cook Food Processor Gourmet

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