Blueberry Fool With Toasted Coconut

Want a dessert that isn’t too sweet? Look no further than the berry fool, a classic British dessert with an airy texture and subtle sweetness that comes from fresh fruit. It is perfect for the summer when berries are at their best and require only a little zhuzh to shine.

To make a traditional fool, fresh or frozen berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, are cooked down with sugar and some water until they become soft and syrupy. You’re just warming the berries through until they start to burst. After cooling, this mixture gets folded into custard or, in our case, whipped cream. This version turns it up a notch with the addition of Greek yogurt, which adds bright tang. And to finish, top it off with toasted coconut for crunch.

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