Ingredients
- 300 g gooseberries, top and tailed
- 100 g caster sugar
- 300 ml double cream
- 300 ml ready-made thick custard
- 2 medium egg whites, optional
- 2 individual meringues, or meringue nests
- 2½ tbsp elderflower cordial
- caster sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Place the gooseberries in a pan with 50ml water and bring to a simmer.
- Add the sugar reduce the heat, and cook gently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the gooseberries have turned to a thick, chunky puree. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Whisk the cream until it is softly whipped and light and fluffy.
- If using, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, do not overwhip
- Crush the meringues into small pieces.
- Place ¾ of the gooseberry puree in a bowl, add the whipped cream and custard fold in, then add the elderflower cordial to taste.
- Finally, fold in the egg whites if using and crushed meringues.
- Spoon the fool into glasses and serve a little of the stewed gooseberries on top and shortbread fingers.
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Nutrition Facts
Gooseberry & Elderflower Fool
Amount per Serving
Calories
534
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
141
mg
47
%
Sodium
117
mg
5
%
Potassium
385
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
32
g
36
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1457
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
173
mg
17
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
