Blackcurrant Fool
This delightful blackcurrant fool is a healthy fruit dessert which makes the most of summer fruits. Tart, vibrant tasting poached blackcurrants are swirled with thick vanilla custard and Greek yogurt.
Equipment
- 4 individual serving dishes
- 2 saucepans
- whisk
Ingredients
- 300 g blackcurrants fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 250 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 ml thick natural yogurt
Instructions
- Add the blackcurrants and honey to a pan with 50ml water. If using frozen blackcurrants, add just 25ml water as more liquid will run out from the fruit.
- Place the pan on a low heat and bring the blackcurrants up to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes until the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and chill in the fridge.
- Add the cold milk, cornflour, egg, sugar and vanilla to a pan and whisk until the egg is well mixed in. Place the pan on a low heat and bring up to the boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for a minute continuing to stir until you have a smooth custard sauce. Chill in the fridge.
- Once chilled, stir the custard until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a splash more milk.
- Add a quarter of the blackcurrants, custard and yogurt to each of the serving dishes. Swirl the mixture together. Serve chilled.
Notes
- If you're in a hurry, buy ready-made custard to make this blackcurrant fool. (Note that the recipe will be higher in sugar and fat)
- You can use one large serving dish rather than individual dishes if you prefer
- For a dairy-free blackcurrant fool, use a plant-based milk and yogurt
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 35.2gProtein: 11.6gFat: 2.9gSaturated Fat: 0.9gFiber: 4.3gSugar: 21.5g
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